Impact of Miranda v. Arizona on Law Enforcement Practices

Very Hard Unit 3: Civil Liberties & Rights Landmark Supreme Court Cases

Consider the landmark Supreme Court case Miranda v. Arizona (1966), which established the requirement for law enforcement to inform suspects of their rights. The case arose when Ernesto Miranda was not informed of his right to counsel or his right against self-incrimination during police interrogations. After his confession was used against him in court, the Supreme Court ruled that the Fifth Amendment requires law enforcement to inform individuals of their rights before questioning them.

Which of the following statements best describes the impact of this case on law enforcement practices in the United States?

It required law enforcement to cease all interrogations until a lawyer is present.

It established that suspects must be informed of their rights, including the right to remain silent.

It mandated that all confessions obtained during interrogations be disallowed in court.

It allowed police officers to conduct interrogations without any procedural safeguards.

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