What are the Miranda Rights?
Also known as the Miranda Rule or the Miranda Warning, when you are arrested in the U.S.A, police officers must warn you that you have the right to remain …
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Where do the Miranda Rights come from?
The Miranda rights come from the Supreme Court’s interpretation of the 5th Amendment rule against self incrimination. In 1966, the U.S. Supreme Court …
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When must the police read me my Miranda Rights?
The Miranda warning is usually given when a person is arrested. However, the Miranda Rights attach during any “custodial interrogation” (when a person is …
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How do I know if I am in custody?
Once your Miranda rights (“you have the right to an attorney, anything you say can and will be used against you, etc…”) have been read to you, you …
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What happens if I am arrested?
After you have been arrested, there are certain timeframes and procedures that the prosecution and the court must follow. Usually, the police will advise you of …
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