Miranda v. Arizona, 384 U.S. 436 (1966)

Summary: Under the Fifth Amendment, statements a defendant makes during custodial interrogation are admissible in court only if the defendant was informed of their rights to remain silent, to speak with an attorney, and to have an attorney present during questioning, and the defendant knowingly, voluntarily, and intelligently waived these rights.

  • RP: Ensures proper handling of suspects during interrogations, reinforcing the importance of Miranda rights in roleplay scenarios involving police questioning.

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