Miranda Rights Protecting the Rights of the Accused |
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| Author:
| Prentzas, G. S. |
| Series title: | The Library of American Laws and Legal Principles Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4042-0454-6 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 2005 |
| Publisher: | Rosen Publishing Group
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $34.47 |
Book Description:
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In the case of Miranda v. Arizona, the Supreme Court ruled that statements made by a person accused of a crime could not be used as evidence at trial unless the person "voluntarily, knowingly, and intelligently" waived the constitutional right to remain silent. This decision had a major impact on law enforcement, creating a new procedure for police officers questioning or obtaining confessions from suspects. This book is a thorough but accessible study of the legal arguments behind the...
More DescriptionIn the case of Miranda v. Arizona, the Supreme Court ruled that statements made by a person accused of a crime could not be used as evidence at trial unless the person "voluntarily, knowingly, and intelligently" waived the constitutional right to remain silent. This decision had a major impact on law enforcement, creating a new procedure for police officers questioning or obtaining confessions from suspects. This book is a thorough but accessible study of the legal arguments behind the ruling as well as an examination of the decision's legacy and effects on law enforcement.