Miranda warnings are required during police custodial interrogation. How is "custody" defined for Miranda purposes? Give two examples of interrogation situations where custody would exist, and two where it would not

What will be an ideal response?


"Custody" is defined for Miranda purposes as when the suspect is under arrest or
deprived of freedom in a significant way. Two examples of interrogation situations
where custody would exist are: (1) when Officer Smith tells Z "You are under
arrest.?" and (2) when Officer Jones handcuffs X and places X in the back of a
patrol car. Two examples of interrogation situations where custody would not exist
are: (1) when Officer Stone approaches J and begins asking him about the shooting?
and (2) when Officer Rock begins asking questions of K in K's apartment kitchen
about the assault.

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