Miranda v. Arizona and Related Rights

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts related to the Supreme Court case Miranda v. Arizona, the rights it established, and their implications in law enforcement.

Miranda Warning

A legal warning police must give to inform an individual of their rights before custodial interrogation.

Fifth Amendment

Part of the U.S. Constitution that protects individuals from self-incrimination.

Sixth Amendment

Part of the U.S. Constitution that grants individuals the right to an attorney.

Custodial Interrogation

A situation in which a person is questioned by police while being deprived of their freedom.

Self-Incrimination

The act of exposing oneself to prosecution by making a statement.

Waiver of Rights

The intentional relinquishment of one's known legal rights.

Chief Justice Earl Warren

The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court who delivered the majority opinion in Miranda v. Arizona.

Ernesto Miranda

The individual whose case led to the establishment of the Miranda warning requirements.

Police Custody

A state where a person is under police control and feels they cannot leave.

Gideon v. Wainwright

A landmark case that extended the right to an attorney to those who cannot afford one.