USA HISTORY

THE 1970S 1969 1979

SUPREME COURT CASE ROE V WADE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What was Miranda in Miranda v. Arizona accused of doing?
A
kidnapping and rape
B
kidnapping and sex trafficking
C
rape and murder
D
rape and organ harvesting
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -On March 13, 1963, Ernesto Miranda, was taken into custody after police suspected him of stealing eight dollars from a Phoenix, Arizona bank employee. During several hours of police questioning, Miranda confessed to his involvement in the theft.

Detailed explanation-2: -On March 13, 1963, police arrested Ernesto Miranda on charges of rape and kidnapping after a witness identified him in Phoenix, Arizona. During his two-hour interrogation, police did not advise Miranda on his constitutional rights to an attorney nor against self-incrimination.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Supreme Court, in a 5-4 decision written by Chief Justice Earl Warren, ruled that the prosecution could not introduce Miranda’s confession as evidence in a criminal trial because the police had failed to first inform Miranda of his right to an attorney and against self-incrimination.

Detailed explanation-4: -For Miranda: The police clearly violated Miranda’s 5th Amendment right to remain silent, and his 6th Amendment right to legal counsel.

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