If a person confesses to a crime, but was not first informed of his/her rights, the confession will be inadmissible at trial.

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In the United States, if a person is not informed of their Miranda rights, which include the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney, any confession they make while in custody may be deemed inadmissible in court. This is because the confession could be considered not voluntarily made with understanding of these rights.

If a Person Confesses to a Crime, but Was Not