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unaware his remarks would elicit an incriminating response. In the Supreme court case Rhode Island v. Innis, a conversation that took place between police officers in front of the defendant did not constitute an interrogation under Miranda. An interrogation for Miranda purposes refers to any words or actions that the police should know are reasonably likely to elicit an incriminating response from the suspect. In Rhode Island v. Innis, the police officers were not aware their conversation would…

Case: U.S. v. Orozco-Santillan Citation: 903 F.2d 1262 (9th Cir. 1990) Procedural History: The United States District Court for Central District of California indicted Alfredo Orozco-Santillan on three counts of threatening to assault a federal law enforcement officer. Evidence regarding threatening telephone call received by immigration officer was sufficient to establish defendant's identity as caller, as required to support conviction for threatening federal law enforcement officer; officer…

Miranda v Arizona 384 U. S. 436 (1966) FACTS: Law enforcement officer arrested Ernesto Miranda for kidnapping and rape. He was then taken to a police station for questioning. Mr. Miranda was questioned for a few hours without his right being read to he signed a written confession admitting to the charges. LEGAL QUESTION: Are law enforcement officer obligated to inform arrested the suspect of their Fifth Amendment before they interrogate the defendants? Do the Fifth Amendment’s protection…

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…

this case, a practice that is now mandatory for all arrest scenarios. In this piece, the Miranda v.…

punishment. In another famous case, Miranda v. Arizona, Ernesto Miranda did not understand the Fifth and Sixth Amendments, so the Supreme Court created a law that would change the judicial process forever. In 1963 Ernesto Miranda was arrested for the abduction of an eighteen year old girl. He was placed in a police lineup and identified by her, after which he confessed to the crime and was sentenced to twenty to thirty years in prison. During the court case, Miranda stated that he was not…

This paper will focus on the basics and justs of three major topics. These topics being The Civil rights Act of 1964, Affirmative Action and The fourteenth Amendment and its effects on the diversifying police departments. Before The Civil Rights Act of 1964, equality wasn’t really a priority. Although we did have some barriers broke like Jackie Robinson and Rosa Parks. According to Stewart (2009) The law revolutionized a country where blacks and whites could not eat together in public…

cause to set up if a crime is, has, or is about to occur and an arrest can be made. Then the Fifth Amendment comes into play, with the questioning of a person who has been arrested and the rights to the arrested person, specifically the reading of Miranda Rights. In 1966, Ernesto Miranda’s civil rights from the Fifth and Sixth were found to have been violated during the investigation and following interrogation. The Supreme Court determined that anyone who is in custody and being questioned…

Arizona (1966). In the case Ernesto Miranda was arrested in Phoenix, Arizona for kidnapping and rape, after two hours of interrogation by the police the suspect confessed to the crime. During the interrogation Miranda was never informed of his right against self-incrimination, or his right to an attorney. At the trial the confession was used as evidence against him, he was convicted…

WHAT YOU SHOULD AND SHOULD NOT DO IF YOU HAVE BEEN ARRESTED Simple do’s and don’ts to protect your rights if you have been arrested. When you have been arrested, there are things you should do and things that you shouldn’t. For example, you should keep quiet and hire an attorney who can advise you of your rights and help you navigate the criminal legal system. You should not talk to anyone about the incident except for your attorney. What you do or don't do when you have been arrested can have…