Some research has found that the incidence of false confessions is
A)directly related to the use of illegal, third-degree tactics.
B)due to the incorrect use of the Miranda warning.
C)lower when the suspect has no accomplices in the crime.
D)higher than many believe and exacerbated by certain interrogation tactics.

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Research has shown that false confessions are more prevalent than once thought, and can be influenced or exacerbated by certain interrogation tactics, such as presenting false evidence or making promises of leniency. While illegal, third-degree tactics may lead to false confessions, they are not the only factor. The incorrect use of Miranda warnings may also contribute to false confessions, but it is not the primary cause. The presence of accomplices can also make a false confession less likely, but it is not the main factor affecting false confessions.

Some Research Has Found That the Incidence of False Confessions