What are Miranda rights and which case established them?

• A. The rights to remain silent and to consult with an attorney; Miranda v. Arizona (1966)
• B. The right to a jury trial
• C. The right to double jeopardy protection
• D. The right to a public defender

Answer: (A)

Miranda rights are the warnings police must give someone before questioning them when they’re in custody. They come from the Fifth Amendment protection against self-incrimination and the Sixth Amendment right to counsel, designed to ensure any statements are voluntary. The ruling in Miranda v. Arizona (1966) established this requirement: before custodial interrogation, police must inform the person of the right to remain silent, that anything they say can be used against them, the right to consult with an attorney, and that if they cannot afford one, an attorney will be provided, with the right to have that attorney present during questioning. If those warnings aren’t given, the statements typically cannot be used as evidence against the suspect.