Trevor was taken to the police station for questioning because he was suspected of committing a robbery. While the police are transporting Trevor to the station, he confesses. The police had not yet begun questioning Trevor and had not yet given him the Miranda warning. Is this confession admissible?

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The confession is admissible because it was made voluntarily before police questioning began and before Miranda warnings were required. Miranda warnings are necessary before custodial interrogation, but spontaneous statements made by suspects are generally admissible.

Trevor Was Taken to the Police Station for Questioning Because