Enjoyed this video? Join my Locals community for exclusive content at theconstitutionstudy.locals.com!

7 months ago

188

Podcasts Education miranda rights silent bill of rights fifth fifth amendment 5th amendment

You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law...
-- Miranda Warning

If you've ever been taken into custody, or simply watched a crime procedural on TV, you're familiar with the Miranda warning, named after the 1966 Supreme Court case Miranda v. Arizona. However, if you're getting your legal advice from television, you may find yourself in serious legal trouble. Where does this right to remain silent come from, how is it protected, and just how constitutional is the Miranda decision?

Loading comments...