In which case did the Supreme Court rule that police must inform criminal suspects of their legal rights upon arrest?
History · Middle School · Thu Feb 04 2021
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The case in which the Supreme Court ruled that police must inform criminal suspects of their legal rights upon their arrest is Miranda v. Arizona, decided in 1966. This landmark decision led to what are commonly known as "Miranda rights," which are still used today. In a 5-4 majority, the court held that the Fifth Amendment's protection against self-incrimination extends to individuals subjected to custodial interrogation by the police. The ruling mandated that police must inform suspects of their rights to remain silent, that any statements they make can be used against them in a court of law, that they have the right to an attorney, and that if they cannot afford one, an attorney will be provided to them.