Vocabulary
The state of being detained or held under guard, typically by the police.
Custody
You have the right to remain _______________.
Silent
May lead to what?
An interrogation
May include a...
Confession
Being prosecuted twice for the same offense.
Double jeopardy
The individuals thought to be guilty of a crime.
Suspects
Anything you say can and will be used ______________ you in a court of law.
Against
Conducted to gather information from individuals who have or may have knowledge needed in an investigation.
Interviews
Conducted by law enforcement officials in order to elicit an incriminating response.
Interrogations
May include: being formally arrested with restraints, being secured in the cage of a patrol car, being confronted by officers with firearms, or being kept in a police station and not being allowed to depart.
Custody
The movement of a prisoner to the appropriate facility by the arresting officer.
Prisoner Transport
Requires a suspect who will be questioned to be aware of their 5th Amendment rights when being taken into custody.
Miranda Rights
Conducted when law enforcement has not made what?
Determinations about a suspect
Typically involve what?
Persuasion or pressure
Proving oneself was involved in a crime or exposing oneself to a criminal prosecution.
Self-incrimination
Is a result of the 1966 Supreme Court case Miranda v. Arizona.
Miranda Rights
Allows suspects to refuse to answer questions or to communicate information.
5th Amendment
Obtained when an individual is in custody and Miranda rights must be read.
Custodial interviews
Completed when a suspect connected to a crime is in custody and Miranda rights must be read.
Custodial interrogations
Four (4) types of searches.
1. General
2. Clothing
3. Personal
4. Strip
Are conducted when law enforcement has not made determinations about a suspects involvement in a crime.
Interviews
The U.S. Supreme Court declared all individuals under police custody must be advised of their constitutional rights in order to ensure they understand their Fifth Amendment rights because of this case.
Miranda v. Arizona
Obtained when an individual is not in custody and Miranda rights do not have to be read.
Non-custodial interviews
Completed when a suspect is not in police custody and Miranda rights do not have to be read.
Non-custodial interrogations
Are used to control and transport prisoners to ensure the safety of the officer as well as the prisoner.
Restraints