Miranda v. Arizona

Miranda v. Arizona

Year:Decided on June,13,1966

Results:5 votes Miranda, 4 votes against, in favor of Miranda

Constitutional Issue:The issue was that Miranda was not read his rights and said that was a violation of the 5th amendment.

Civil Rights/Liberties:Civil Liberties

Significance:It established our Miranda rights which must be read to us when we are arrested.

Quote from Majority Opinion:Justice Warren wrote, " 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."

Dissent:They argued that the constitution never mentioned that we must be told our rights, directly or indirectly.So they believe there was no valid argument according to Justice White


Word Summary:Rights must be read to arrested