Miranda vs. Arizona by Alyssa Howerton

Key People Involved

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Ernesto Miranda and the state of Arizona

Key Facts

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Miranda was never informed of his constitutional rights while being interrogated. This caused him to plead guilty. His lawyer, Alvin Moore, appealed the case to the Supreme Court soon after and they took the case.

Court-Addressed Questions

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The Miranda vs. Arizona argument was that Miranda was stripped of his 5th and 6th Amendment rights. He was never informed of his right to not self-incriminate, or the right to an attorney.

Outcome/Conclusion

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In a 5-4 Supreme Court decision of Miranda vs. Arizona, ruled that Miranda is entitled to rights against self-incrimination and an attorney. Using his confession as evidence would be against his Constitutional rights. This case set forth the Miranda Rights.

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