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What did the Supreme Court decide in Miranda v. Arizona?

  • The accused person has the right to remain silent only if they are informed by the attorney.
  • The accused person has the right to remain silent only if the police provide a lawyer.
  • The accused person has the right to remain silent under the Fifth Amendment. (correct)
  • The accused person has the right to remain silent, but only if they are not in custody.

What is 'custodial interrogation' as referred to by the Supreme Court?

  • Questioning initiated by lawyers after a person has been taken into custody.
  • Questioning initiated by law enforcement officers before a person has been taken into custody.
  • Questioning initiated by law enforcement officers after a person has been taken into custody. (correct)
  • Questioning initiated by lawyers before a person has been taken into custody.

Under what conditions may the accused waive effectuation of their rights according to Miranda v. Arizona?

  • The waiver must be made without any requirement for an attorney's presence.
  • The waiver must be made voluntarily, knowingly, and intelligently. (correct)
  • The waiver must be made without any formal process involved.
  • The waiver must be made involuntarily, unknowingly, and unintelligently.

What is considered 'custodial interrogation' in the context of Miranda v. Arizona?

<p>Questioning initiated by law enforcement officers after a person has been taken into custody or deprived of freedom of action. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what situation must police cease questioning a juvenile?

<p>When the juvenile requests to speak with his or her parents before giving a statement (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does imprisonment alone not constitute custody under Miranda?

<p>Because Miranda does not hold that custodial interrogation pressures are always present when a prisoner is questioned about events outside the prison walls (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When does the Sixth Amendment right to counsel attach?

<p>At the initiation of the prosecution (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens once the Sixth Amendment right attaches for a given charge?

<p>The suspect cannot be questioned about that charge without counsel present (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is important for police to do before asking an inmate about events unrelated to incarceration?

<p>Ensure that the interview occurs in a well-lit, non-intimidating room (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of when a prosecution is initiated for Sixth Amendment purposes?

<p>When an indictment is filed (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

For what purpose does Miranda hold that inherently compelling pressures exist during custodial interrogation?

<p>To acknowledge that inherently compelling pressures do not always exist when prisoners are questioned about events outside prison walls (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must officers avoid doing once the Sixth Amendment right attaches for a given charge?

<p>Deliberately eliciting incriminating statements from the suspect outside the presence of his or her counsel (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Miranda require before questioning a prisoner about events unrelated to incarceration?

<p>Questioning only occurs in a non-intimidating room (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is essential for determining whether coercive police conduct occurred when a juvenile was taken into custody?

<p>Considering whether attempts were made to notify one of the parents or guardians (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to refer to questioning initiated by law enforcement officers?

<p>Interrogation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what case was it ruled that the question 'why are you running' constituted a custodial interrogation?

<p>Senser v. State (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what must happen if a suspect invokes his or her Miranda rights but later reinitiates communication?

<p>The suspect must be reminded of his or her Miranda rights (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which case was it stated that routine booking questions designed to lead to essential biographical data are not considered interrogation?

<p>Allred v. State (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the ruling in Clark v. State regarding a suspect's invocation of the right to remain silent?

<p>An inculpatory statement is admissible if it was voluntary and initiated by the defendant (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which case was it ruled that police may not circumvent the Miranda requirement by using a 'two-step' interview technique?

<p>Missouri v. Seibert (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of questions designed to lead to essential biographical data are not considered interrogation?

<p>Routine booking questions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which case did the Florida Supreme Court state that a Miranda interrogation by police after the person signed a claim of rights form at or shortly before a first appearance hearing is valid?

<p>Sapp v. State (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the court rule about routine booking questions in Allred v. State?

<p>'Routine booking questions' designed to lead to essential biographical data are not considered interrogation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Court inquire about to decide whether Miranda applies?

<p>Circumstances surrounding the interrogation and whether a reasonable person would have felt at liberty to terminate it (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when a suspect's un-Mirandized statements are voluntary according to Oregon v. Elstad and State v. Ernst?

<p>They are admissible when made by the suspect after the Miranda rights are read (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Lebron v. State state about a single pre-Miranda statement made by an agent to a defendant?

<p>It did not constitute a two-step interrogation process and was valid (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What factor will the court consider when examining the totality of the circumstances surrounding the waiver?

<p>The suspect's age, experience, background, and intelligence (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the 'Edwards Rule', when must the questioning cease immediately?

<p>When the suspect indicates a wish to consult with an attorney before speaking (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the U.S. Supreme Court rule in the case of Minnick v. Mississippi regarding the 'Edwards Rule'?

<p>Counsel must be made available and must be present during questioning (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When does the 'Edwards Rule' no longer apply according to Maryland v. Shatzer?

<p>After 14 days of pretrial custody (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Davis v. U.S., what statement by the defendant was considered not a request for counsel?

<p>&quot;Maybe I should talk to a lawyer&quot; (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of statement by a suspect waives the right to remain silent according to Berghuis v. Thompkins?

<p>An uncoerced statement to the police (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When may police resume questioning after a suspect invokes the right to remain silent?

<p>If the suspect is reminded of Miranda rights and a significant period of time has passed, concerning a different topic than earlier questioning (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happened in Ahedo v. State when the defendant initiated a new conversation about two hours after invoking the right to remain silent?

<p>The defendant's statements were admissible because only a few hours had passed with no indication that earlier warnings had been incorrectly stated or misunderstood by the defendant. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was held in Jones v. State regarding defendant's request "to arrange to either [sic] for the attorney to see my mother or for me to see my mother"?

<p>It was considered an equivocal request for counsel. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was held in Martin v. State regarding defendant's statement—“I’d rather not talk about it”?

<p>It was considered an equivocal invocation of his right to remain silent. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the court rule in Ferguson v. State regarding defendant’s inquiry about his right to counsel: “[i]s this the time I’m supposed to have a lawyer[.]”?

<p>It was an unequivocal inquiry about defendant’s right to counsel. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Daniel v. State hold regarding defendant’s request “Can I have a lawyer.”?

<p>It was an unequivocal request for immediate legal representation. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Lynumm v. Illinois, when did the defendant's confession become involuntary?

<p>When the police threatened to cut off her state financial aid (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to U.S. v. Patane, what is the admissibility status of physical evidence obtained from a suspect's unMirandized statements?

<p>Admissible (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the U.S. Supreme Court rule in Colorado v. Connelly regarding suspects who are in pain, intoxicated, or on drugs?

<p>The burden of showing voluntary waiver is on the prosecution (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Taylor v. State, what was the factor that led to the defendant's incriminating statements being admitted into evidence?

<p>The defendant's coherent communication during interrogation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to New York v. Quarles, in what instances may statements made by a custodial suspect be admissible even without Miranda warnings?

<p>When there is a reasonable fear for the safety of bystanders (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the Court hold in Quarles regarding warning a suspect before asking certain questions?

<p>A warning is not required for questions motivated primarily by concern for safety (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Benson v. State, why was the defendant's unwarned response admissible?

<p>Because the questioning stemmed from an immediate threat to defendant’s health (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Samuel v. State establish regarding misleading a defendant to obtain a confession?

<p>'Impermissible promise' is established when misleading about potential charges leads to a confession (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Arizona v. Fulmiante, what renders a subsequent statement involuntary?

<p>'Credible threat of physical violence' (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Nelson v. State, what type of information will not render a subsequent confession inadmissible?

<p>'Realistic penalties' for the offense under investigation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Miranda v. Arizona

  • The Supreme Court decided that an individual in custody must be informed of their Fifth Amendment rights before being questioned.
  • Custodial interrogation refers to questioning by law enforcement officers while the individual is in custody or under arrest.

Conditions for Waiving Rights

  • The accused may waive their rights if they voluntarily and knowingly give up their right to remain silent.
  • The waiver must be made with full awareness of the right to remain silent and the consequences of giving up that right.

Custodial Interrogation

  • Custodial interrogation includes any questioning by law enforcement officers while the individual is in custody or under arrest.
  • The questioning does not have to be in a police station or jail, but can occur anywhere the individual is in custody.

Questioning a Juvenile

  • Police must cease questioning a juvenile if they invoke their right to remain silent or request an attorney.

Imprisonment and Custody

  • Imprisonment alone does not constitute custody under Miranda.

Sixth Amendment Right to Counsel

  • The Sixth Amendment right to counsel attaches when the prosecution begins, typically at the initiation of formal charges.
  • Once the Sixth Amendment right attaches, the accused has the right to counsel during all critical stages of the prosecution.

Questioning an Inmate

  • Before questioning an inmate about events unrelated to incarceration, police must inform them of their rights and obtain a waiver.

Coercive Police Conduct

  • Essential for determining whether coercive police conduct occurred when a juvenile was taken into custody is to examine the totality of the circumstances.

Initiation of Communication

  • If a suspect invokes their Miranda rights but later reinitiates communication, the police may resume questioning.

Booking Questions

  • Routine booking questions designed to lead to essential biographical data are not considered interrogation.

Invocation of Rights

  • If a suspect invokes their right to remain silent, police must cease questioning immediately.

Two-Step Interview Technique

  • Police may not circumvent the Miranda requirement by using a two-step interview technique.

Voluntary Statements

  • If a suspect's un-Mirandized statements are voluntary, they may be admissible in court.

Edwards Rule

  • The Edwards Rule states that once a suspect invokes their right to counsel, all questioning must cease immediately.
  • The Edwards Rule no longer applies if the suspect initiates a new conversation.

Waiver of Rights

  • A suspect's statement can waive their right to remain silent if they make an unambiguous and voluntary request to continue questioning.
  • The waiver must be made with full awareness of the right to remain silent and the consequences of giving up that right.

Admissibility of Evidence

  • Physical evidence obtained from a suspect's un-Mirandized statements is admissible in court.
  • Statements made by a custodial suspect may be admissible even without Miranda warnings if they are made in response to a public safety concern.

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