does a police officer have to read me my "miranda rights" before questioning me?
2007-02-05 04:31:40 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
NO, Miranda warning has to be read only prior to "custodial interrogation." The determination of what qualifies as "custodial" and "interrogation" is germane to resolve disputes when they have not been read. But mere questioning, nope.
2007-02-05 05:48:44 · answer #1 · answered by jurydoc 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your miranda rights should have been read to you when you were arrested. One of those rights is the "right to remain silent." Do so, unless you have an attorney present because what you say or do "can and will be used against you in a court of law."
2007-02-05 12:43:55 · answer #2 · answered by Rebel-X 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Miranda" or your 5th Amendment right to remain silent can only be invoked if the questions from the police involve particulars about the offense itself!
In other words if they ask you your name, address, place of employement etc., you are required to answer.
However, if they ask if you did what you're accused of doing...you may remain silent!
Best wishes!
2007-02-05 12:36:12 · answer #3 · answered by KC V ™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋