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    In the court case The People of the State of Colorado v. Sandra L. Jacobson, Jacobson is convicted of homicide. The homicide resulted from her truck colliding with a taxi cab while she was driving under the influence. There were two passengers in the taxi at the time of the collision and both were killed. Jacobson appealed the court’s decision on the basis that the trial court did not allow her attorneys to gauge whether or not the jury had become biased due to mid-trial publicity that included…

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    Even if you have never been arrested, you are probably familiar with Miranda Rights. An attorney will not be able to help suspects avoid punishment for a crime if they are not read these rights, but some evidence may be inadmissible. If you are facing criminal charges and need an attorney in Southaven, MS, turn to Robert Chamoun Law Firm. Here are the answers to three frequently asked questions about Miranda Rights: What Are Miranda Rights? In the Supreme Court case Miranda v. Arizona, the…

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    On March 3, 1963, in Phoenix, Arizona, Lois Ann Jameson, an 18 year old woman, was attacked on her way home from her night job. The attacker not only yanked her into his car, but also drove out to the desert and raped her. Afterwards, she got dropped off near her house. On March 13, Ernesto Miranda was apprehended in his house and brought to the police station to be investigated for rape and kidnapping. Within two hours, he signed a confession stating that he was the one that committed the…

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    People always hear police officers on TV say, "You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can be used against you." This is one thing that police officers say to people in custody or during an interrogation in real life. These are called Miranda Rights or Miranda Warnings. They get to inform people of their rights before they are forced to do something they don't want to do. They get to ensure that people get to have a fair trial and they are allowed to be provided with an attorney.…

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    When one thinks of "McCarthyism", They imagine the term that one regularly catches wind of when talking about the Cold War. Nonetheless, what is it and how profoundly would it say it was established in American society? This exploration paper delves into the theme of Joseph McCarthy, his "- ism," and the numerous occasions in America that included McCarthyism. Joseph McCarthy in the 1950s, was a United States congressman hailing from Wisconsin. Before McCarthyism picked up the vital speed,…

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    Ha, Christine Amendment 5- Right not to testify against oneself (self-incrimination). “Trump Pleaded The Fifth 97 Times To Avoid Admitting To Adultery” Source: The Huffington Post, Pages 1-4, September 29, 2016 http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/donald-trump-pleading-the-fifth_us_57ed79dee4b024a52d2de46d The right to not to testify against oneself is one of the few parts that make up the fifth amendment. This is also known by many as the right against self-incrimination. This right allows for…

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    1. What has been the impact of the Supreme Court's ruling in Miranda v. Arizona on both law enforcement agencies and the court. -The arrested suspect must be told that they have the right to remain silent -The arrested suspect must be told that anything they say may be used against them in court -The arrested suspect must be told they have the right to an attorney with them before any questioning begins -They must be told that if they cannot afford an attorney an attorney can be provided for…

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    What Is Probable Cause?

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    interview at any time. This will protect his Fifth Amendment right and avoid his defense attorney from invoking the Exclusionary rule during trial. According to Carmen (2010) “Under the exclusionary rule, evidence obtained in violation of the Fourth Amendment cannot be used in a criminal trial against the victim of the illegal search and seizure. The Constitutions does not require this remedy; it is a doctrine of judicial design.” Mr. May’s invokes his Fifth Amendment to remain silent and…

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    Case Name: State v. Thompson Citation: 288 Ga. 165, 166–167, 702 S.E.2d 198 Year decided: 2010 Facts: On the night of September 12, 2006, several DeKalb County officers were dispatched to an apartment complex in Stone Mountain, GA on a possible stolen vehicle report. Upon arrival, contact was made with the complainant Earl McCord along with several other residents of the complex. After interviewing all parties present, it was concluded that the vehicle had not been stolen but had in fact had…

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    Miranda Rights Case Study

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    The issue in this case is whether Tony Love, our client, has the necessary mental ability to waive his Miranda rights voluntarily, knowingly, and intelligently due to the extent of the circumstances involved. An officer must recite the Miranda rights after a suspect has been arrested and before the suspect, or anyone that is of interest to the case, is questioned. State v. Echols, 382 S.W.3d 266, 280 (Tenn. 2012) (citing Miranda v. Arizona, 384 U.S. 436, 444 (1966)). The Miranda rights present…

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