RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

REPORTING AND THESIS WRITING

PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SOURCES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which principle was the focus of the U.S Supreme Court decision in Miranda v. Arizona?
A
Freedom of expression
B
Freedom of Speech
C
Self-Incrimination
D
Right to Counsel
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In a 5-4 Supreme Court decision Miranda v. Arizona (1966) ruled that an arrested individual is entitled to rights against self-discrimination and to an attorney under the 5th and 6th Amendments of the United States Constitution.

Detailed explanation-2: -The 1966 Supreme Court case of Miranda v. Arizona was a landmark case. The Supreme Court ruled that suspects in a crime have constitutional rights, which include the Fifth Amendment. The Fifth Amendment assures the right for a person to stay silent and not incriminate themselves when arrested.

Detailed explanation-3: -These procedural safeguards include informing suspects of their right to remain silent, warning them that anything they say may be used against them in court, and notifying them of their right to an attorney, either chosen by the defendant or appointed to them if they lack the financial resources.

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