Why Are Miranda Laws Important
“You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say may be used for or against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney now or at any time during questioning. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to represent you, without cost, by the courts” (“Miranda v. Arizona.” West n.p.).
There are several reasons why the Miranda laws are necessary in the United States. First, most people who would be interrogated by police would not necessarily be aware of their rights unless they are told what they are. The goal of the police would be to gather information and obtain an arrest. Second, each state could have their own criminal procedures and, of course, constitutional laws were in place at the federal level which …show more content…
Lois Ann (the victim of the rape and kidnapping committed by Esterno Miranda) suffered from a learning disability (at the age of 18 she had the intelligence level of a 13 year old) which made it a lot harder for the courts to verify whether or not her evidence was reliable. “Although she claimed to have been tied by the hands and ankles, there were no rope marks or burns” (Van Meter 14). Because of her disability, a lot of the evidence for this case was given by Lois Ann’s sister, Sarah (Van Meter 14). In this situation, Miranda’s confession was crucial for the outcome of the case because of the lack of reliable evidence on Lois Ann’s …show more content…
The laws are commonly heard in movie scenes consisting of suspected criminals being taken to questioning (“Miranda v Arizona 1966.” 328). For most police officers, reciting the miranda rights are a part of their everyday life. Miranda’s killer was never arrested because he remained silent after he was told he was allowed to do so, and there wasn't enough evidence gathered to use against him in the court of law. When people are given the right to remain silent, some will do so. On the other hand, some people will answer questions being asked of them even if they don't have to. (“Miranda, Ernst.”
There are several reasons why the Miranda laws are necessary in the United States. First, most people who would be interrogated by police would not necessarily be aware of their rights unless they are told what they are. The goal of the police would be to gather information and obtain an arrest. Second, each state could have their own criminal procedures and, of course, constitutional laws were in place at the federal level which …show more content…
Lois Ann (the victim of the rape and kidnapping committed by Esterno Miranda) suffered from a learning disability (at the age of 18 she had the intelligence level of a 13 year old) which made it a lot harder for the courts to verify whether or not her evidence was reliable. “Although she claimed to have been tied by the hands and ankles, there were no rope marks or burns” (Van Meter 14). Because of her disability, a lot of the evidence for this case was given by Lois Ann’s sister, Sarah (Van Meter 14). In this situation, Miranda’s confession was crucial for the outcome of the case because of the lack of reliable evidence on Lois Ann’s …show more content…
The laws are commonly heard in movie scenes consisting of suspected criminals being taken to questioning (“Miranda v Arizona 1966.” 328). For most police officers, reciting the miranda rights are a part of their everyday life. Miranda’s killer was never arrested because he remained silent after he was told he was allowed to do so, and there wasn't enough evidence gathered to use against him in the court of law. When people are given the right to remain silent, some will do so. On the other hand, some people will answer questions being asked of them even if they don't have to. (“Miranda, Ernst.”