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Miranda Vs. Arizona
Does Miranda vs. Arizona ensure justice and preserve liberty? I believe it does. This even took place during the 1960s.The case in involve statements that were obtained for police from an individual that was arrest. Ernesto Miranda a Mexican immigrant, whom was not aware of his rights, was arrested without his Fifth Amendment given. He was accused of kidnapping and raping a woman. He was interrogated, without formal agreement to do so. Miranda was sentenced to 20 to 30 years in jail. When in court his attorney appealed to the Arizona Supreme Court.

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