In In re J. Clyde K. (1987) 192 Cal.App.3d 710, a police officer detained three juveniles who were carrying large boxes in a high theft area. The officer told each juvenile: "'If you tell me a lie, and I find out that the boxes are stolen, you will go to jail, but if you tell me the truth you will get a citation.'" (Id. at p. 720.) Eventually, one of the juveniles confessed and that confession was introduced into evidence against the other two. The appellate court found the officer's approach was coercive because his "statement impermissibly led the young boys to expect more lenient treatment in exchange for their confessions. The potential benefits that the boys could expect (lesser punishment and immediate release with only a citation) were clearly and expressed spelled out by the interrogating officer himself." (Id. at p. 722.)