Question

Officers arrest Fred and advise him of his Miranda rights. Fred understands his rights and verbally waives them. After 20 minutes of questioning, officers figure out that Fred is lying to them and so they tell Fred they will call the local Social Services office and have Fred’s children taken away if Fred doesn’t confess. Thereafter, Fred confesses. Was this confession obtained in violation of the 5th Amendment?

a. No, because Fred was given and waived his Miranda rights.

b. No, because Fred was not entitled to receive Miranda warnings.

c. Yes, because the statement was coerced.

d. Yes, because Fred didn’t waive his Miranda rights in writing.

Discuss your answer.

Answer 1

Answer: C: Yes, because the statement was coerced.

Explanation:

I deeply apologize if my answer was wrong.

Fifth Amendment: Right against double jeopardy. (Prosecuted for same crime twice.)

Grand jury. (Group of people from community that determine if a crime has occurred.)

Cannot be a witness against themselves. (Right against self-incrimination.)

Right to due process.

Private property shall not be taken for public use without just compensation.

Coerced: To obtain (something) by using force or threats.