Miranda v. Arizona Facts
- On march 13, 1963, a man by the name Ernesto Miranda was arrested in his house and taken to the local police station, on the count of being suspected for kidnapping and raping a woman.
- After 2hrs of interrogation the police were able to obtain a written confession from Mr. Miranda. And the confession was put in evidence.
- Even though the defense attorney objected in using the confession, because the officers didn't tell Mr. Miranda his rights before hand.
- The jury declared Mr. Miranda guilty
- The supreme court of Arizona affirmed the decision. They felt Miranda's rights weren't violated because he didn't specially ask for counsel.
Miranda v. Arizona questions
1). What was the issue being argued in this case?: Were Ernesto Miranda's rights violated when he was arrested and confessed to a crime without knowing his rights?
2). What did the court decide?: The court decided in favor of Ernesto.
3). What was the final vote count?: 5-4 decision for Miranda.
4). Do you agree with the court's decision?: Yes, I do agree with the court's decision. Because I feel Ernesto did have his rights violated when he was arrested and interrogated.
5). How does this case affect your right?: Because of this case cops now have to read people their rights. Also now because of this law if I were ever arrested for some reason I wouldn't self-incriminate myself.
2). What did the court decide?: The court decided in favor of Ernesto.
3). What was the final vote count?: 5-4 decision for Miranda.
4). Do you agree with the court's decision?: Yes, I do agree with the court's decision. Because I feel Ernesto did have his rights violated when he was arrested and interrogated.
5). How does this case affect your right?: Because of this case cops now have to read people their rights. Also now because of this law if I were ever arrested for some reason I wouldn't self-incriminate myself.