Miranda v. Arizona 1966
Must police tell suspects in custody about their rights before questioning?
384 U.S. 436 (1966)Criminal justice
- The question
- Must police tell suspects in custody about their rights before questioning?
- What the Court held
- Yes. Statements from custodial interrogation are admissible only if the suspect was warned of the right to remain silent and to have counsel.
- The vote
- 5–4
- Read the opinion
- 384 U.S. 436 (1966), full text
This page summarizes the Court’s judgment in neutral terms. The opinion, concurrences and dissents are the authority; read them for the reasoning.