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Miranda rule

The rule, pronounced in Miranda v. Arizona, that confessions are inadmissible in a criminal prosecution if the police do not advise the suspect in custody of certain rights before questioning. The rights include:

• a. The right to remain silent and to refuse to answer any questions;
• b. The right to know that anything the suspect says can and will be used against the suspect in a court of law;
• c. The right to consult with an attorney and to have an attorney present during questioning;
• d. The right to have counsel appointed at public expense, prior to any questioning if the suspect cannot afford counsel.

 

Source : Utah State Courts

Language : English

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