Miranda vs. Arizona

Miranda vs. Arizona History Of Miranda vs. Arizona: Ernesto Miranda was a man who, in the year of 1963, was arrested in Phoenix, Arizona for kidnapping and raping a slightly retarded eighteen-year-old female and armed robbery. He was taken into custody by the Phoenix police and while being held, he signed a written confession to committing the crime. This confession was used against him in court. After the conviction, Mr. Miranda’s lawyers appealed, saying that …

…when he was stabbed, he was only thirty four years old when he died. The Miranda Warnings: The Miranda warnings are as stated below: 1.You have the right to remain silent. 2.Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. 3.You have the right to an attorney. 4.If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to represent you. 5.You can choose to exercise these rights at anytime