UPDATE: Brendan Dassey appeal case was completed in less than an hour in court this morning.
The defense argues Dassey confessed under conditions where he believed he would be released, while the prosecution argues Dassey choose to confess and was not coerced.
Judges ask for cases citing similar circumstances and question whether Dassey volunteered information or gave authorities what they wanted to hear.
Judges thank both sides for well argued briefs and say they're taking everything under review.
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It’s been nearly a decade since Brendan Dassey was convicted along with his uncle Steven Avery of the rape and murder of Teresa Hallbach in 2007.
Tuesday in Chicago, Brendan Dassey’s attorneys will argue he should be a free man.
In August of last year Federal Magistrate William Duffin tossed out Dassey’s conviction for the 2005 murder, and ruled the state had 90 days to retry Dassey or free him.
Duffin ruled Dassey’s constitutional rights were violated and his confession was not admissible.
In October the state filed documents opposing Dassey’s release.
On Tuesday arguments in the case begin at The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit in Chicago.
Lawyers will get fifteen minutes to argue Dassey’s appeal in front of three judges who will ultimately rule on the case.
Depending on the ruling of the court, Dassey could get released from prison, stand trial for a second time, or serve the remainder of his life behind bars.
