Miranda Rights Familiar Part Of Law Enforcement

By Tom Emery

They are among the most recognizable words in American society, and no law-abiding citizen really wants to hear them. But they have become a cornerstone of American justice.

June marks the anniversary of Miranda vs. Arizona, a landmark Supreme Court case that established the famous words that must be read before criminal interrogations. These so-called “Miranda Rights,” including the phrase “you have the right to remain silent” and the right to an attorney, have become standard procedure in arrest and prosecution.

“Both a prosecutor or defense attorney will make sure those rights...