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Miranda Rights Familiar Part Of Law Enforcement

Created The Words That Criminal Suspects Must Be Told

By Tom Emery

They are among the most recognizable words in American society, and no law-abiding citizen really wants to hear them. But they have become a cornerstone of American justice.

June marks the anniversary of Miranda vs. Arizona, a landmark Supreme Court case that established the famous words that must be read before criminal interrogations. These so-called “Miranda Rights,” including the phrase “you have the right to remain silent” and the right to an attorney, have become standard procedure in arrest and prosecution.

“Both a prosecutor or defense attorney will make sure those rights...

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