Question

Statements obtained from the defendant in violation of Miranda can be used for impeachment as long as the statements were made voluntarily.

a) True

b) False

Answer 1

Statements obtained from the defendant in violation of Miranda cannot be used for impeachment even if they were made voluntarily.

Step-by-step explanation:

The statement is False. Statements obtained from the defendant in violation of Miranda cannot be used for impeachment even if they were made voluntarily.

The Supreme Court's decision in Miranda v. Arizona established that statements obtained through custodial interrogation without the suspect being properly informed of their rights are inadmissible as evidence. This includes both the Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination and the Sixth Amendment right to an attorney.