Question

A vehicle has been stolen from a public parking lot. Three suspects have been brought in for an interrogation. One of the suspects is 15 years old, with no previous criminal activity. The 15-year-old also has a slight learning disability and is clearly confused by what is going on and feeling scared. After hours of intense one-on-one interrogation, this individual confesses to the crime. What might this be an example of?

A. Criminal profiling
B. A false confession
C. Probable cause
D. A manifesto

Answer 1

It is B.

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

False confession.

Step-by-step explanation:

False confessions can be induced through coercion or by the mental disorder or incompetency of the accused. The individual described exhibits symptoms of a mental disorder.