Title: Miranda v. Arizona...The Story Behind the Opinion | Miami Crime Lawyer
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Miranda v. Arizona...The Story Behind the Opinion
Miranda v. Arizona...The Story Behind the Opinion
CRIMINAL DEFENSE FORUM
By: Mark Eiglarsh
Introduction
If you've ever watched Law and Order, The Practice, Matlock or any other police or crime TV show, you've invariably heard a suspect being read his "Miranda Rights." It makes for great drama: " You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney, and if you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed for you" ... The reality is that those cherished rights are not exactly what you may think. Moreover, the history behind how they came to be and how those rights ultimately affected Mr. Miranda, may intrigue you. The Landmark Miranda Decision
On March 13, 1963, Ernesto Miranda, was taken into custody after police suspected him of stealing eight dollars from a Phoenix, Arizona bank employee. During several hours of police questioning, Miranda confessed to his involvement in the theft. Without ever being offered an attorney, Miranda also ended up revealing to law enforcement that about a week and a half earlier, he had brutally kidnapped and raped an 18 year old woman.