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2000-08-25 |
DE LEON, JR., J. |
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| and independent counsel preferably of his own choice. In addition, the waiver must be in writing and in the presence of counsel. If the waiver complies with the constitutional requirements, then the extrajudicial confession will be tested for voluntariness,[31] i. e., if it was given freely-without coercion, intimidation, inducement, or false promises; and credibility,[32] i.e., if it was consistent with the normal experience of mankind. In assailing the validity of their written statements, appellants Donato Continente and Juanito Itaas contend that they were not properly informed of their custodial rights under the constitution as to enable them to make a valid waiver. The pertinent portion of appellant | |||||