Asked by Jafar Muhammad on Jun 20, 2024
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The requirement that a person under arrest be informed of his or her right to remain silent is
Known as the ________ rule.
A) Mapp
B) Gideon
C) Miranda
D) Escobedo
Miranda Rule
A legal principle requiring police to inform a detainee of their rights to silence and legal counsel before interrogation.
Remain Silent
A legal right, often referenced in the context of the Miranda rights in the US, that allows individuals to not answer questions or make statements that could be incriminating.
Arrest
The act of legally detaining a person by authority on suspicion of them having committed a crime.
- Understand the legal defenses related to double jeopardy and self-incrimination.
Verified Answer
AN
Abdullah NomanJun 25, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The requirement that a person under arrest be informed of his or her right to remain silent is known as the Miranda rule. This refers to the landmark Supreme Court case Miranda v. Arizona in which the court ruled that police officers must inform criminal suspects of their rights before interrogating them. The other choices refer to different Supreme Court cases that established other important rights for criminal defendants.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the legal defenses related to double jeopardy and self-incrimination.