Do you think that law enforcement officers should have to inform suspects of their "Miranda" rights when making an arrest
2006-11-15 14:25:37 · 4 answers · asked by First L 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Under federal law, the Miranda warning only has to be given to a individual if they are under arrest (in custody) AND are being questionned or interviewed. Just because you are arrested does not mean you have to be read your rights. Any statements made, say in the back of a police car, that are not the results of questions are admissable because they are voluntary, and can be used in court.
Most police officers will read the Miranda rights when they make an arrest, but that also depends on if the person is coherant and has the ability to understand what they are being told.
2006-11-15 15:21:55 · answer #1 · answered by Riley 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Someday you or me or anybody could be arrested for a crime which we may or may not have committed - it could happen to anyone. Then you will be very happy that the law provides you with rights to make sure the police treat you fairly.
2006-11-15 14:39:53 · answer #2 · answered by banjuja58 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they want any incriminating statements made by the suspect to be admissible at trial, yes, they'd better.
2006-11-15 14:27:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, so the criminals have some rights however these days it goes way beyond the civil ights . They now have all the rights.
2006-11-15 14:30:40 · answer #4 · answered by twysty 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋