Utah Special Function Officer (SFO) Practice Exam

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Why might confessions obtained from suspects be inadmissible?

If they were made voluntarily
If they were made during a police interview
If obtained through coercion or improper methods
If they were recorded without permission

The correct answer is: If obtained through coercion or improper methods

Confessions obtained through coercion or improper methods are considered inadmissible because they violate a suspect's constitutional rights, particularly the right against self-incrimination under the Fifth Amendment. Coercive tactics can include psychological manipulation, threats, or force, leading to an unreliable confession. The legal system emphasizes that confessions must be given freely and willingly, without any undue pressure or influence. If a confession is deemed coerced, it undermines the integrity of the justice system and can lead to wrongful convictions. The other options do not align with the criteria for inadmissibility: confessions made voluntarily (even during police interviews, if no coercion is involved) are valid. Recording a confession without permission can raise legal and ethical issues but does not automatically render it inadmissible if it was otherwise obtained lawfully.