Title: Miranda v. Arizona Case Summary: What You Need to Know - FindLaw
Headings: Miranda v. Arizona Case Summary: What You Need to Know
Miranda v. Arizona Case Summary: What You Need to Know
Background of the Case
What Is "Self-Incrimination?"
Sixth Amendment Right to An Attorney
Why Is Miranda v. Arizona Important?
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Content: He was never informed of his right to have an attorney present during interrogation. Nor was he told he had the right to remain silent. And although his confession differed slightly from the victim's description of the incident, he was convicted of the crime. Because he was not adequately informed of his rights, the Supreme Court reversed Miranda's conviction and ordered that he have a new trial. On retrial, his confession was not given as evidence. However, he was convicted once again and served six years in prison. What Is "Self-Incrimination?" Even someone who isn't familiar with the ins and outs of the U.S. Constitution has probably heard of "pleading the 5th." This refers to the Fifth Amendment. Among other things, the Fifth Amendment states that a person cannot be forced to be a "witness against himself" in a criminal case.