An undercover police officer has a recording device carried on his body and records an incriminating conversation between himself and an arsonist. No warrant authorizing this recording has been issued to the police officer. What is the likely ruling of the court regarding the use of this recording at trial?

A) The recording is inadmissible.
B) The recording is admissible.
C) The recording itself is inadmissible, but the undercover officer may testify regarding the conversation in court.
D) Miranda warnings were not read to the suspect; therefore, the recording AND conversations are both inadmissible.


Answer: B

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