Miranda rule

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In criminal law, she has questioned the constitutionality of the "Miranda rule," which requires arrestees subject to custodial interrogation to be advised of their right to remain silent.

From Salon • Oct. 4, 2020

Scalia has also decried a different court-created prophylactic rule, the so-called Miranda rule, which demands that police officers read defendants their rights at the time of arrest.

From Slate • Feb. 15, 2016

This term, the court was focused on the Miranda rule, which requires police to warn suspects in custody of their rights before interrogating them.

From New York Times • Jun. 29, 2010

He said Shahzad was initially questioned under a public safety exception to the Miranda rule and was cooperative.

From Washington Post • May 4, 2010

Furthermore, she contended, the "bright line" of the Miranda rule remains firmly in place; "unwarned" confessions are still not admissible as evidence.

From Time Magazine Archive