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“Miranda Warnings: Safeguarding Rights in the Criminal Justice System” 

Introduction: In today’s blog, we delve into a crucial aspect of criminal law that has shaped the landscape of individual rights—the Miranda warnings. Named after the landmark 1966 Supreme Court case Miranda v. Arizona, these warnings have become synonymous with protecting individuals’ constitutional rights during interactions with law enforcement. This blog post aims to unravel the significance of Miranda warnings in a criminal case and their role in safeguarding the rights of the accused.  Understanding…

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I Wasn’t Read My Miranda Rights, So Shouldn’t My Case be Dismissed?

From time to time, we receive calls from people that have recently been arrested and have concerns about the arresting police officer not reading them their rights.  These people are referencing what is commonly referred to as the “Miranda Warning.”  As far as answering whether or not a case should be dismissed because the police failed to give the Miranda Warning—-the answer is…..it depends. Popular television shows have educated the public about the Miranda Warning. …

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Miranda and DUI Checkpoints

A quick look at the Supreme Court’s recent ruling in State of Indiana v. David Brown on whether Miranda warnings apply to DUI checkpoints. On March 2, 2017, the Indiana Supreme Court determined, as a matter other f first impression, that Miranda warnings are not required when a driver was detained at a sobriety checkpoint. This case stemmed from a 2013 incident where the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department established a checkpoint to apprehend and deter…

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Understanding Miranda and Your Rights

Posted in On May 18, 2013

We have all heard the warnings on TV or in the movies.  You have the right to remain silent, you have the right to an attorney…  The infamous Miranda Rights.  Why are they called Miranda rights?  Because  the United States Supreme Court decided a case entitled Miranda vs. the State of Arizona.  In that case, the court outlined rights a suspect has in a criminal investigation.  Those rights have become staples in American criminal jurisprudence,…

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