10 Questions
Who was called the Muhammad Ali of Arizona for his combative courtroom style?
John Flynn
In which year did John Flynn argue the case of Miranda versus Arizona before the US Supreme Court?
1966
Who was languishing in a Spanish-style State Prison in Florence, Arizona?
Ernesto Miranda
What did the Supreme Court ruling in Miranda versus Arizona state?
Ernesto Miranda had been deprived of due process
What did the Miranda warning and the Miranda card become a focus for?
The debate over Law and Order
Who wrote the court decision in Miranda versus Arizona?
Chief Justice Earl Warren
What did the Miranda warning provide during police interrogations?
An absurdist seizure
Who saw Miranda as a symbol of lawlessness and the coddling of criminals?
The silent majority of the Nixon era
What did some law enforcement leaders believe Miranda did for their job?
Made it easier
What happened to Ernesto Miranda after his retrial and prison term?
He returned to society as an appliance delivery man
Test your knowledge about John Flynn, the "Muhammad Ali of Arizona," who gained recognition for his combative courtroom style. Discover more about his career as a public defender and his involvement in the famous Miranda v. Arizona case.
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