s assigned to their case and they have had an opportunity to consult with him, the police may not begin any questioning. If a police officer fails to advise a suspect of their rights, they may still arrest the individual. The Miranda rights only apply to statements made in response to police questioning in regards to the suspect making the confession. This decision has affected law enforcement by how they may interrogate suspects. They may no longer coerce a confession; it must be given out of free will with the knowledge that it will be held against him. Law enforcement officials feel like they are working with their hands tied behind their backs making their job more difficult. Cases have not been solved due to a lack of evidence and the difficulties involved in obtaining confessions. The impact on the courts has been minimal. They have dropped very few cases where suspects were not advised of their rights before questioning. The courts are becoming more sensitive to law enforcement, allowing for variations of the warnings, instead of the exact words. ...
