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miranda
Title: miranda
Category: Law & Government / Government & Politics
Details: Words: 1914 | Pages: 8.1 (approximately 235 words/page)
miranda
In 1966, the U. S. Supreme Court handed down its landmark decision in Miranda
v. Arizona. The Miranda decision was a departure from the established law in the area of
police interrogation. Prior to Miranda, a confession would be suppressed only if a court
determined it resulted from some actual coercion, threat, or promise. The Miranda
decision was intended to protect suspects of their 5th Amendment right of no
self-incrimination. The verdict of Miranda v. Arizona …showed first 75 words of 1914 total…
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…showed last 75 words of 1914 total…The Supreme Court has made it clear that the Miranda warnings are not constitutionally
required but are only prophylactic rules designed to protect a suspect's right against
compelled self-incrimination. Voluntariness remains the constitutional standard that must
be met when obtaining a statement from a suspect. Nonetheless, law enforcement
agencies should consult with legal counsel to ensure that investigative practices conform
to the requirements set forth by the Supreme Court in Miranda and other precedent.
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