Question

Why did the Supreme Court overturn the conviction of Ernesto Miranda in 1966? Explain the important change

to police arrest procedure that resulted from the Miranda decision.

Answer 1

The Supreme Court, in a 5-4 decision written by Chief Justice Earl Warren, ruled that the prosecution could not introduce Miranda's confession as evidence in a criminal trial because the police had failed to first inform Miranda of his right to an attorney and against self-incrimination.

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