Opinion ID: 1727310
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Heading: The giving of the Miranda warnings and the circumstances

Text: ¶ 12. The Miranda warnings are an important factor to be sure, in determining whether the confession is obtained by exploitation of an illegal arrest. Hall v. State, 427 So.2d 957, 959 (Miss.1983) (citation omitted). We have previously held that as a matter of common sense, the coercive impact of incarceration may dissipate with time as a prisoner has had sufficient time to become acclimated to his surroundings. Id. at 960-61. In the present case, Conerly was held in a jail cell for two days before he received any Miranda warnings. Immediately after receiving the Miranda warnings, Conerly confessed to the burglary. Conerly was in continuous custody and did not consult a lawyer. Although it is unclear as to whether he spoke with his mother during this time, no other outside contact took place. Additionally, Conerly argues that he was innocent and only confessed out of fear for his mother and her house.