State v. Chad L. Simmons  ·  2025-12-10  ·  Court of Appeals of South Carolina  ·  pin 370 S.E.2d at 611

"The trial [court]'s determination of the voluntariness of a statement must be made on the basis of the totality of the circumstances, including the background, experience, and conduct of the accused."

State v. Hayes  ·  2018-12-12  ·  Court of Appeals of South Carolina  ·  4 pin-cites  ·  pin 370 S.E.2d at 611

"If a suspect's will is overborne and his capacity for self-determination critically impaired, use of the resulting confession offends due process."