Under what circumstances is a confession considered inadmissible?

A confession is considered inadmissible if it is obtained through coercion or without proper warnings. The legal system places a strong emphasis on the voluntariness and the circumstances under which a confession is made. Coercion undermines the integrity of the confession, as it may pressure the individual into confessing to a crime they did not commit or distorting the truth.

Additionally, the requirement for warnings relates directly to the protections outlined in the Miranda decision, which mandates that individuals must be informed of their rights to remain silent and to have an attorney present during interrogations. If these conditions are not met, the confession cannot be deemed reliable or voluntary, making it inadmissible in court.

The other scenarios presented do not impact the admissibility of a confession in the same way. For example, the presence of legal counsel generally protects the rights of individuals during the interrogation process. Confessions made in front of witnesses or those that are recorded provide additional context but do not inherently render the confession inadmissible.