In 1963, Ernesto Miranda was arrested for the rape and kidnapping of an eighteen-year-old girl. After Mr. Miranda was questioned by officers, for two consecutive hours, the officers exited the room clenching a written confession from Miranda. This written confession was then used as evidence inside the courtroom, despite the knowledge that the officers failed to educate Miranda of his legal rights. Ernesto Miranda was found guilty by the jury, however the Supreme Court later overturned this decision with a 5-4 majority, in 1965. The Supreme Court noted that it was unconstitutional, and violated the fifth and sixth
