Practice question

Is an oral confession made by a suspect directly to a traffic officer at the roadside admissible in court under Section 217 of the CPA?

  1. Yes, roadside confessions are always admissible.
  2. No, a confession to a peace officer is not admissible unless it is confirmed and reduced to writing in the presence of a magistrate or justice of the peace.
  3. Only if it was recorded on a cell phone.
  4. Only if the officer has 2 witnesses.

Answer: B — No, a confession to a peace officer is not admissible unless it is confirmed and reduced to writing in the presence of a magistrate or justice of the peace.

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