On this day in history, June 13, 1966, Supreme Court decision creates Miranda rights for those under arrest
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On this day in history, June 13, 1966, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that anyone in police custody has the right against self-incrimination and the right to an attorney.
If police fail to give that warning, any confession they obtain from the suspect can then be challenged at trial or on appeal. "As a result of the case against Miranda, each and every person must now be informed of his or her rights when in custody and about to be interrogated." Erica Lamberg is a contributing writer for Fox News Digital.
In a 5-4 decision in the 1966 case, the nation’s high court ruled that an arrested individual is entitled to rights against self-incrimination and to an attorney under the Fifth and Sixth Amendments of the United States Constitution.
Miranda v. Arizona culminated in the famed "Miranda rights" requirement during arrests, according to the Library of Congress.