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From Arrest to Admonition: The Genesis of the Miranda Rights
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From Arrest to Admonition: The Genesis of the Miranda Rights
Posted by admin on April 7, 2025, 18:51 156 0

The Arrest of Ernesto Miranda

In March 1963, Phoenix police arrested 23-year-old Ernesto Arturo Miranda in connection with the kidnapping and rape of an 18-year-old woman. The victim identified Miranda's car, leading to his apprehension. Once in custody, Miranda was subjected to a two-hour interrogation without being informed of his constitutional rights, including the right to remain silent and the right to legal counsel. During this interrogation, Miranda confessed to the crimes, and his written confession was later used as the primary evidence against him in his trial. He was subsequently convicted and sentenced to 20 to 30 years in prison.

Challenging the Conviction

Miranda's court-appointed attorney argued that the confession should be inadmissible because Miranda had not been informed of his Fifth and Sixth Amendment rights. The Fifth Amendment protects against self-incrimination, while the Sixth Amendment ensures the right to legal counsel. The Arizona Supreme Court upheld the conviction, leading Miranda's defense to appeal to the United States Supreme Court. ...Read More

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