Miranda Rights: Protecting the Rights of the Accused

by G.S. Prentzas

In the case of Miranda v. Arizona, the Supreme Court ruled that statements made by a person accused of a crime could not be used as evidence at trial unless the person "voluntarily, knowingly, and intelligently" waived the constitutional right to remain silent. This decision had a major impact on law enforcement, creating a new procedure for police officers questioning or obtaining confessions from suspects. This book is a thorough but accessible...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1404204547
• ISBN13: 9781404204546
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Rosen Central
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.8" x 10.6"
• Age Range: 10 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 8