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Lonnie Was the Driver of a Car Involved in a Hit-And-Run

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Lonnie was the driver of a car involved in a hit-and-run accident that left a pedestrian in critical condition.A high speed pursuit ended when Lonnie crashed his car into a fence.He ran from the scene but was captured three blocks away.He was driven to the police station by Officer Marsh and Officer Nelson.During the drive the officers discussed the case:
Officer Marsh: "Did you hear any more about the pedestrian" "Have you heard anything about the pedestrian"
Officer Nelson: "Only what the EMT said - the poor guy is in bad shape, may not make it through the night."
Officer Marsh: "So it could be a murder case"
Lonnie: "No!! I didn't mean to kill anyone!"
One hour later Detective Olson questioned Lonnie in an interrogation room.He started by giving Lonnie the Miranda warnings and making sure Lonnie understood them.He then asked questions and Lonnie admitted that he was driving too fast, but he said he didn't hit the pedestrian.Detective Olson then told Lonnie that he had to stand in a line-up so people who witnessed the accident could decide if he was the person who was driving when the pedestrian was hit.
-Assume for this question that Officers Marsh and Nelson violated Lonnie's rights by not giving him Miranda warnings before questioning him: Will Lonnie's statements to Detective Olson be admissible in court


A) Yes, Detective Olson properly advised Lonnie of his Miranda rights.
B) Yes, Lonnie made the statements voluntarily and without coercion.
C) No, Detective Olson used the statements obtained by Officers Marsh and Nelson in order to persuade Lonnie to make incriminating statements.
D) No, all subsequent statements to the police are not admissible due to the improper interrogation by Officers Marsh and Nelson.

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