Traces the history of Miranda rights in the United States, recounting the events surrounding the Supreme Court case of Ernesto Miranda, an uneducated Hispanic man arrested in 1963 who was convicted based on his own incriminating testimony.
Examines the Supreme Court case involving Ernesto Miranda and the State of Arizona in 1966 that led to the "Miranda" warnings and the rights of accused persons according to the Fifth Amendment.
Presents an introduction to U.S. Miranda rights, including information on how they originated, how they were legislated, and how the protect the rights of the accused.
Discusses the origin of the Miranda rights, and provides opposing viewpoints on the legislation's legality, appropriateness, use by crime fighters, and other related issues.
On June 13, 1966, a divided Supreme Court ruled that suspects must be informed of their rights, including the right to remain silent and the right to counsel, before they are questioned by the police.
Examines the trial "Miranda v. Arizona," discussing Ernesto Miranda's crime, the state appeal, and the Supreme Court decision, which resulted in the creation of the Miranda Warning.