Miranda v. Arizona

What is the Miranda Warning?

It tells you your rights when you are arrested. It is important to have your rights given to you when you are arrested to ensure your rights. It has become a big part of our culture, being on TV.

What is the history of the Miranda Warning?

Miranda was arrested for rape, and was basically forced to confess, without being told his rights. They then appealed twice, bringing the case to the supreme court, which had to decide whether his confession should be counted or not. His confession wasn’t fair or voluntary, meaning that he might’ve lied since the police forced him to confess, making his confession not completely valid. Eventually, Miranda won, meaning that police have to tell all arrested citizens their rights when being arrested, to ensure for equality and rights for everyone.

What did supreme court justice Earl Warren prioritize when making his decision for this case?

He prioritized civil rights, focusing on equality between white and black people. He also prioritized justice for criminals and the poor. Warren affected the desegregation of schools in the Brown v. Board of Education decision.

What are the 5th and 6th Amendments?

The 5th Amendment protects the accused of self-incrimination. The 6th Amendment protects the accused with the right to the assistance of an attorney. (CIVIL LIBERTIES; protects the rights of the accused)