In R V Oickle the Coerciveness of the Confession Was Attributed to Attributed

question 10

Multiple Choice

In R. v. Oickle the coerciveness of the confession was attributed to two police mistakes:

• A) threatening to co-charge Oickle's brother and lying about fingerprints found at the scene.
• B) referencing Oickle's mother's poor health and forcing him to take a polygraph.
• C) lying that Oickle had failed the polygraph and exaggerating its accuracy.
• D) misrepresenting the number of fires and the evidence found at the scene of the arsons.

---

Definitions:

Physical Dependence

A physiological state where the body becomes accustomed to a substance, requiring its presence to function normally.

Phobic Disorder

A mental health condition characterized by an excessive and irrational fear of a specific object, situation, or activity.

Intense

Describes a state or emotion that is deeply felt or extreme in nature, often implying a high degree of emotional, physical, or activity-related fervor.

Irrational Fear

A fear lacking a logical or reasonable basis, often disproportionate to the actual danger posed by the object or situation.