The Ruling > The Outcome
"Miranda created a specific rule that every police officer in the United States had to follow before questioning a suspect in custody. I don’t think the Supreme Court had ever decided a case that had such a direct influence on each and every police officer in the country. "
-Andrew Criado, Prosecutor, Virginia Commonwealth (2014 Interview)
-Andrew Criado, Prosecutor, Virginia Commonwealth (2014 Interview)
The Outcome of Miranda v. Arizona
On June 13, 1966, the Supreme Court rules 5-4 in favor of Ernesto Miranda, the plaintiff.
The Court sets the following requirement: Before any custodial interrogation, detainees must be informed that: Credit: A California Police Officer (2014 Interview)
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A newspaper article describing the Miranda v. Arizona ruling the day the ruling was issued. (June 13, 1966, Credit: New York Times)
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"Reading Miranda Rights is extremely important. If you do not inform people of their rights, any incriminating evidence they supply may not be able to be used against them in court. "
-A California Police Officer (2014 Interview)
-A California Police Officer (2014 Interview)