utors may not use statements made by defendants while in police custody unless the police have advised them of their rights. The case was later re-tried. This time the confession wasnt taken into consideration. Miranda was still convicted on the basis of other evidence, and served 11 years. Since this landmark case when suspects are arrested their Miranda Rights (as popularly known ) should be read. The statement is a standard list of rights that has been over used in police shows and movies. The ruling took a lot of consideration from of the justice in charged of this case. Chief Justice Earl Warrens opinion is one of the best-known. Warren's handwritten notes contain his initial considerations about the decision that required police to warn an arrested suspects that the government could use any information provided as evidence and that the suspect had a right to remain silent and the right to a lawyer. Warren sent his notes to Justice William E. Brennan, Jr., for comment. Brennan's reply suggested more flexibility and a larger role for Congress and the States. Warren incorporated some of Brennans suggestions before he circulated the opinion to the other justices.The following is an example of the Miranda Rule used by the Philadelphia police department. Every police department has its own variation of this rule but the rights are always the same ones.PHILADELPHIA POLICE DEPARTMENTSTANDARD POLICE INTERROGATION CARDWARNING TO BE GIVEN ACCUSEDWe are questioning you concerning the crime (state specific crime).We have a duty to explain to you and warn you that you have the following legal rights.A.You have a right to remain silent and do not have to say anything at all.B.Anything you say can and will be used against in Court.C.You have the right to talk to a lawyer of you choice before we ask you any questions, and also to have a lawyer here with you while we ask questions.D.If you cannot afford to hire a lawyer, and you want one, we w...
