Miranda Vs Arizona Summary

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MIRANDA V. ARIZONA
The Miranda V. Arizona case ruled in the supreme court in 1966 which prove self-incrimination. The supreme court that constrained criminal suspect prior to police questioning must be informed of their constitutional right to an attorney and against self-incrimination. Ernesto Miranda was arrested for raping and kidnapping after a victim recognized him. The police officer did not let him know of his 5th amendment right against self-incrimination and 6th amendment which is the right to support with a lawyer. During his confession to the crime, his lawyer disputed that his confession should have been prevented with trial.
The Decision
The supreme court decision was in the favor of Miranda. In the majority opinion written by

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