Question

A fire is set in a crowded theater. The police believe that the fire was purposefully set. They arrest a suspect. The suspect confesses to the crime.

What would cause the suspect’s confession to not be allowed in a court of law?

if an attorney were not present while the suspect was questioned

if the suspect was not told that he had to right to remain silent about what happened

if the fire was put out quickly with no harm done to the theater or anyone in it

if the suspect did not commit the crime and they confessed to cover for the actual criminal

Answer 1

i think A

Answer 2

A and B are both under consideration for being a possible answer while C and D are certainly incorrect. I believe THE ANSWER IS B, BECAUSE A ONLY apply's if you were refused an attorney or you've asked for an attorney and did not receive one before you confessed. Read the quoted information (from http://www.flexyourrights.org/faqs/police-didnt-read-me-my-rights/ ) for any questions you have regarding B.

"Many people believe that they can “beat the case” if the officer doesn't read them their Miranda rights during an arrest. This is a myth.

The only time an officer must read a person his or her Miranda rights is when: (1) the person has been placed under arrest, AND (2) the officer is about to question the person about a crime. For example, if you’re placed under arrest after consenting to a search request and confessing to ownership of found contraband, police do not need to read you your rights unless they want to question you about an unrelated crime"