Interviewing CJUS 401

Cases

Pennsylvania v. Muniz

Defined what testimony is in routine situations, namely if officers go off book statements are admissible

New York v. Quarles

States the threat of public safety overrules Miranda, leading to suspects' answers being admitted into evidence—there has to be immediate questioning.

Duckworth v. Eagan

Law enforcement does not need the exact language of Miranda warnings for them to apply, as long as they convey the message.

Frazier v. Cupp

The use of deception is acceptable in obtaining a confession, however it is unethical.

Brown v. Mississippi

Landmark case establishing that confessions obtained through physical coercion are inadmissible in court

Miranda v. Arizona

Suspects taken into police custody must be informed of their rights to an attorney and against self-incrimination before interrogation.

Edwards v. Arizona

All questioning must cease until an attorney is present, reinforcing the right to counsel.

Berkemer v. McCarty

(Any time you face jail) Arrestees in custody, even for a traffic offense, must be read their Miranda rights

Dickerson v. United States

Upholds Miranda, stating Miranda warnings must be read by all levels of law enforcement. Congress can not overrule Miranda.

Kaupp v. Texas

Police cannot detain or arrest someone without probable cause

Ashcraft v. Tennessee

36 Hours of interrogation is inherently coercive, and any confession produced by an extended interrogation is inadmissible in court.

Fikes v. Alabama

“Totality of Circumstances” Established that it is unconstitutional to use (mental) coercion to obtain a confession

Mallory v. United States

Requires that an arrested person must be taken to the magistrate for an arraignment within 72 hours, informing them of their rights and charges. (McNabb-Mallory Rule)

McNabb v. United States

Established the requirement for timely arraignment after arrest, reinforcing the McNabb-Mallory rule.

Davis v. United States

Clarified procedure for involving Miranda Rights, during questioning. – Clarity of stating “I want an attorney vs. Maybe I should talk to a lawyer”