Constitutional Law
May 26, 2010
Supreme Court Revisits Miranda
A recent Supreme Court decision involving Miranda rights appears to favor the prosecution, writes Richard La Fianza of the San Bernardino Public Defender's Office.
Imagine being arrested and accused of a crime. The police tell you, "confess and we will let you go free." Would you do it? Most innocent people would say no. But it is often easier to be brave before you are arrested and put behind bars. History has shown that after questioning by a skillful officer, people under arrest often confess to all sorts of things, even when it is clear they are innocent.
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