who
Who was involved in the case?
Ernesto Miranda, the defendant, and the State of Arizona, which represented the prosecution.
What state did this case take place in?
Arizona
when did the case take place?
The Miranda v. Arizona case reached the Supreme Court in 1966, where the Court ruled on June 13, 1966
Why did Miranda have the right to go to court?
Because he was not told he had the right to remain silent
why was the BOR created
The Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution to secure its ratification and to reassure citizens about the protection of individual liberties against potential government overreach.
who was the one being investigated in the case?
Miranda
what happened in the case
the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that police must inform individuals of their constitutional rights, including the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney, before custodial interrogation.
How did the case start?
The landmark case Miranda v. Arizona resulted from a series of incidents where defendants confessed to crimes after custodial interrogation without being informed of their constitutional rights, particularly the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney.
Why is it so important that your aware you have thee right to remain silent?
It is important because if your not aware you could say something you don't want to which can affect your case.
When was the BOR created
The Bill of Rights, comprising the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution, was ratified on December 15, 1791
Who was doing the investigation?
Detective Carroll Cooley
What was Mirandas reasoning?
In Miranda v. Arizona, the Supreme Court reasoned that police must inform suspects of their Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination and Sixth Amendment right to counsel before questioning them in custody
How was Arizona in the wrong?
In Miranda v. Arizona, the Supreme Court ruled that Arizona was in the wrong because the police had failed to inform Ernesto Miranda of his constitutional rights before interrogating him, which is a violation of his Fifth and Sixth Amendment rights. Specifically, Miranda was not told of his right to remain silent, his right to an attorney, or that his statements could be used against him in court.
Why did Arizona win the case?
Because they did not state that Miranda had the right to remain silent
Whats the purpose of the BOR
It guarantees fundamental freedoms like free speech, assembly, and religion, as well as rights related to due process of law and the legal system.
Who won the Miranda VS Arizona case?
Miranda
what was Arizonas reasoning?
They had not informed Miranda of his rights
How did Miranda have the right in this case?
In Miranda v. Arizona, the Supreme Court established that individuals in police custody have the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney during interrogation. These rights were never told to him.
Why can not knowing your rights be harmful in your case?
It could be harmful because it could force you into saying something you would prefer not to say.
how was the BOR created
The Bill of Rights, consisting of the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution, was created through a process of debate, proposal, and ratification. In 1789, following the ratification of the Constitution, the First Congress proposed 12 amendments to the states. Three-fourths of the states ratified these amendments, which then became the Bill of Rights in 1791
Who decided the outcome of the case?
The U.S Supreme Court
what was the courts desicion?
The court's decision in Miranda v. Arizona was not a blanket prohibition on using statements made during police questioning. Instead, it established procedural rules that must be followed to ensure that any statements obtained are voluntary and not coerced. If these rules are not followed, any statements obtained can't be used as evidence against the suspect in court.
How does this right contribute to the fifth and sixth amendment?
the fifth amendment states that you have the right to remain silent. Which Miranda had those rights.
Why could people be mad if not informed of their rights?
People could be mad if not informed of their rights because they might be able to use something to help them if they had known
What rights does the BOR protect?
The Bill of Rights, the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution, protects fundamental rights and liberties, including freedom of speech, religion, assembly, and the press. It also guarantees due process, limits government power in areas like search and seizure, and provides protections for the accused, such as the right to a fair trial and protection from cruel and unusual punishment