Ernesto Miranda was arrested after a crime victim identified him,
but police officers questioned him without being informed the
Fifth Amendment; right against self-incrimination.
Also, they did not notify him of his Sixth Amendment; right to assistance of an attorney.
The Supreme Court agreed, deciding that the police
had not taken proper steps to inform Miranda of his rights.
but police officers questioned him without being informed the
Fifth Amendment; right against self-incrimination.
Also, they did not notify him of his Sixth Amendment; right to assistance of an attorney.
The Supreme Court agreed, deciding that the police
had not taken proper steps to inform Miranda of his rights.