Summary: Warden Vs Thompkins

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In a 5-4 decision the U.S. Supreme Court requires criminal suspects to invoke their right to remain silent with a statement. If a suspect remains silent or won't cooperate during a interrogation session, this is no longer enough to stop any further questioning by law enforcement officials.
Warden vs Thompkins is a case that shows “how the provisions of Miranda have been chiped away at” Warden vs Thompkins involved the case of Van Chester Thompkins, who was arrested and charged with first-degree murder. Thompkins was read his Miranda rights, and given an form that he wouldn't sign. After remaining silent for three hours, an officer asked, "Do you believe in God?" and "Do you pray to God to forgive you for shooting that boy down Thompkins answered

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