What Happens If I Am Arrested?
After you have been arrested, there are certain timeframes and procedures that the prosecution and the court must follow. Usually, the police will advise you of your Miranda rights (the …
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What Are The Miranda Rights?
Also known as the Miranda Rule or the Miranda Warning, when you are arrested in the U.S.A, police officers must warn you that you have the right to remain silent, that any thing you …
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Where Do The Miranda Rights Come From?
The Miranda rights come from the Supreme Court’s interpretation of the 5th Amendment rule against self incrimination. In 1966, the U.S. Supreme Court decided the historic case of …
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The Search of Cars at the Time of Arrest
Things happen quickly when the police make an arrest. Often, the person being arrested doesn’t have time to think about what his or her rights might be because the situation is overwhelming. It is, therefore, important to be familiar with your rights in case you are ever arrested. If you are arrested in or near your car then you need to understand how and to what extent …
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Miranda Rights: The Who, What, Where, When and Why
“You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law….” And, so begins many police dramas and legal novels. Some fans of police dramas believe that a police officer needs to provide every person whom they stop or with whom they speak their Miranda rights. However, that is not accurate. The Supreme …
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Defendant's Waiver of Indictment
This form is used by a criminal defendant to waive his or her right to prosecution "by indictment" and to give consent to be prosecuted "by …