Miranda v. Arizona (January 01, 1966 - December 02, 1966)
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384 U.S. 436
Concepts Self-lncrimination/Rights of the Accused v. State “Police Powers”
The Supreme Court of the United States, in a 5-4 decision, ruled that the police were in error. The Court held that the police must inform suspects that they have the right to remain silent, that anything they say may be used against them, and that they have the right to counsel before the police may begin to question those held in custody.
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