Refers to the constitutional requirement that once an individual is detained by the police, there are certain warnings a police officer is required to give to a detainee (www.law.cornell.edu). The warnings typically state: You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to speak to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed for you. When a person confesses to a crime or reveals other incriminating information to police while in custody, those statements can only be used against the defendant in court if s/he received Miranda warnings, understood them, and voluntarily waived those rights (JLC.org).
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