Under the Due Process Clause, which statement should be excluded if it was involuntary, e.g., obtained as a result of threats or violence?

• A. Any statement made involuntarily, e.g., as a result of threat of violence, should be excluded.
• B. A statement made voluntarily, without coercion, is admissible.
• C. A statement obtained during custodial interrogation with Miranda warnings is always admissible.
• D. Threats with coercion do not affect admissibility if the accused later waives rights.

Answer: (A)