Question

The defendant was in jail for an assault (Assault - Class A Misdemeanor). The defendant was

told by guards that an officer was coming to talk to him. The defendant voluntarily went to the
interview. The defendant was not restrained. The defendant gave a statement admitting to a
Burglary of Habitation. The interview room was well lit and had two windows with a view to the
prison administration offices. The door to the interview room was unlocked. Was the Miranda
warning required?

Answer 1

Yes it was required

Answer 2

Answer: yes

athe Miranda warning is required because as we know a Class A misdemeanor is Assault causing bodily injury. Burglary. DUI with no bodily injury. Resisting arrest. Perjury. Possession of a controlled substance. which u can serve up to atleast one year. but if the defendant didnt know he had the choice to get an attorney that could mean legal problems for the officers also. the defendant could of felt presured to answer this owulld be where u hav the right to remain slient comes in