Miranda v. Arizona (1966)

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Miranda v. Arizona (1966)
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5th Amendment Right Against Self-Incrimination
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In 1963, following reports that a young woman had
been kidnapped and raped in the desert outside of
Phoenix, Arizona, a suspect named Ernesto Miranda
was arrested and immediately taken to the city's
police station. 
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At the end of two hours of questioning by two
detectives Miranda confessed to the crimes, and
signed a confession. 
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The person in custody must, prior to
interrogation, be clearly informed that he has
the right to remain silent, and that anything he
says will be used against him in court he must
be clearly informed that he has the right to
consult with a lawyer and to have the lawyer with
him during interrogation, and that, if he is
indigent, a lawyer will be appointed to represent
him.
-Chief Justice Earl Warren
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United States. v. Dickerson (2000)
Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist, the opinion's
author, noted "Whether or not we agree with
Miranda's reasoning and its resulting rule...the
principles of stare decisis weigh heavily against
overruling it now."
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Miranda was killed in 1976 in a barroom brawl.