List five main points of the Miranda decision.

What will be an ideal response?


Main points of the Miranda decision are:

   Police must inform suspects of their continuing right to silence.

   The rules apply to persons in police custody.

   Persons must be informed

a. of their right to remain silent

b. that their statements can be used against them

c. of their right to an attorney at questioning

d. that an attorney will be appointed if they are indigent

   Interrogation must cease when a suspect chooses to remain silent or requests an attorney.

  A statement made without the presence of an attorney is presumed coerced.

  A violation of rules excludes the statement from evidence.

  Both confessions and admissions are protected.

  The prosecution may not refer to a defendant's exercise of the right to remain silent. (include five)

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