Jaime Has Been in and Out of Psychiatric Facilities for Most

question 95

Multiple Choice

Jaime has been in and out of psychiatric facilities for most of his life due to his chronic psychological instability, but he has been living at home for the last three months. Jaime has recently been named as a suspect in a rape case, and following an investigation, the police arrest him. As part of their usual procedure, the police read Jaime his Miranda rights, and although Jaime doesn't understand them, he says he does. The police question Jaime for several hours until he confesses. Is Jaime's statement admissible?

• A)Yes, in this type of situation the statement is usually admissible.
• B)If Jaime's lawyer says that Jaime didn't understand the Miranda warning, then Jaime's statement will not be admissible.
• C)If Jaime's lawyer says that Jaime didn't understand the Miranda warning because of his psychological instability, then Jaime's statement will not be admissible.
• D)If Jaime's lawyer proves that Jaime didn't understand the Miranda warning because of his psychological instability (he provides Jaime's psychiatric records), then Jaime's statement will not be admissible.

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