In order for a defendant to claim that a confession was involuntarily given,there MUST be some action by a federal or state agent.

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In order for a defendant to claim that a confession was involuntarily given, there must be some action by a federal or state agent, such as coercion or threats, that caused the confession to be given involuntarily. Without the involvement of a government agent, there is no basis for a claim of involuntary confession.

In Order for a Defendant to Claim That a Confession