Title: Miranda v. Arizona - Case Summary and Case Brief
Headings: Miranda v. Arizona
Miranda v. Arizona
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Miranda v. Arizona
March 11, 2017 by: Content Team
Following is the case brief for Miranda v. Arizona, United States Supreme Court, (1966)
Case Summary of Miranda v. Arizona: Miranda was taken into custody by police for purposes of interrogation, where he later confessed. Miranda was not informed of his Fifth Amendment right to remain silent or right to have counsel present. Evidence of each confession was used at trial. Miranda was convicted and appealed
United States Supreme Court held that a suspect must be informed of their Fifth Amendment rights (right to remain silent and have an attorney present during interrogation) when taken into custody. Miranda v. Arizona Case Brief
Statement of Facts: Miranda was arrested at his home and brought to the police station for questioning. He was never informed of his right to remain silent or right to have counsel present. After two hours of interrogation, Miranda made incriminating statements including an oral and signed a written confession.