Miranda V. Arizona

Arrested for kidnapping and sexual assault, Ernesto Miranda signed a confession including a statement that he had "full knowledge of his legal rights" After conviction, he appealed, claiming that without counsel and without warnings, the confession was illegally gained. Court agreed.

Court agreed with Miranda that " he must be warned prior to any questioning that he has the right to remain silent, that anything he says can be used against him in court and that if he cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed for him.

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