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?
- Yes, roadside confessions are always admissible.
- 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.
- Only if it was recorded on a cell phone.
- 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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