An undercover police officer has called a suspected drug dealer on the telephone and is recording the conversation. The officer asks, "Do you still have coke? I'm planning a big shindig tonight and I need at least an O-Z." The suspect replies, "You know I've gotch you. When can you pick it up?"
The police officer did NOT have a warrant authorizing the recording of the conversation held on the telephone.
Which statement below is true regarding the admissibility of this recording in court?
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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