Question

Explain what are the rights of suspects and what is the Miranda ruling (1966)

Answer 1

Miranda ruling 1966 was a revolutionary decision in the US supreme court whereby the rights of suspects were protected during a trial. Both inculpatory and exculpatory statements made in response to interrogation by a defendant in police custody will be admissible at trial only if the prosecution can proof that the defendant was well informed regarding their rights before the trial proceedings. Furthermore the defendant has to not only understand the rights but also waive them. Therefore, post the ruling the Miranda warning is thus given to the suspects before any case proceedings are initiated. The rights of suspects are as follows:

1. One has the right to remain silent

2. Anything the suspect says can be used for/against you in a court of law.

3. One has the right to talk to a lawyer and have them beside during the questioning process.

4. If one cannot afford a lawyer, they would be provided with one upon request.

5. These rights can be used any time, statements can be not made upon choice and can also be recorded upon will.