Outcome of Miranda v. Arizona

Easy Unit 3: Civil Liberties & Rights Landmark Supreme Court Cases

The Supreme Court case Miranda v. Arizona (1966) significantly impacted the rights of individuals in police custody. It established the requirement for law enforcement to inform suspects of their rights prior to interrogation. This ruling stemmed from the arrest of Ernesto Miranda, who was not informed that he had the right to remain silent or the right to an attorney. Which of the following statements correctly summarizes the outcome of this landmark case?

The Court ruled that suspects must be informed of their right to an attorney and the right to remain silent.

The Court overturned previous rulings and allowed police to question suspects without informing them of their rights.

The Court determined that police officers did not need to provide any warnings to suspects during interrogations.

The Court ruled that confessions obtained without informing suspects of their rights are admissible in court.

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