MIRANDA V. ARIZONA

ARREST OF ERNESTO MIRANDA

• 1963
• Kidnapping
• Rape
• Robbery

PROBLEMS WITH PROCEEDINGS

• The police did not notify Miranda of his rights
• Miranda "supposedly" confessed to the crimes
• The police "supposedly" recorded it

MIRANDA

• High school drop out
• History of mental instability
• No lawyer or counsel
• Convicted of kidnapping and rape
• Sentenced to 20-30 years in prison

APPEALS

• Appealed to Arizona Supreme Court
• Upheld his conviction
• Appealed to US Supreme Court
• Overturned his conviction

Anything you say or do may be used against you in a court of law.
You have the right to consult an attorney before speaking to the police and to have an attorney present during questioning now or in the future.
If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed for you before any questioning, if you wish.
If you decide to answer any questions now, without an attorney present, you will still have the right to stop answering at any time until you talk to an attorney.
Knowing and understanding your rights as I have explained them to you, are you willing to answer my questions without an attorney present?