If a suspect is in police custody, it doesn't matter whether the interrogation takes place in a jail or at the scene of a crime, on a busy downtow...
14. What Happens If the Police Question Me While I'm in Custody Without First Giving Me a Miranda Warning?If a police officer questions a suspect ...
15. If I Answer Police Questions Even After I'm Given the Miranda Warning, Is It Ever Possible to Exclude What I Say?Under some circumstances, yes...
Defense attorneys often try to use the rule to weaken a prosecutor's case before trial. If a defense attorney can convince a judge that a search o...
17. After I'm Arrested, Is It Ever a Good Idea to Talk to the Police?Not without talking to a lawyer first. Talking to the police is almost always...
Case Example: Officer Roy Altie responds to a call to investigate a purse-snatching（抢包） incident. The officer learns from the victim that the culprit ...
Case Example: Officer Starsky stops Hutch for running a red light. After issuing a ticket, the officer orders Hutch from the car and questions him abo...
22. What Does It Mean to "Waive" My Miranda Rights?Suspects "waive" （give up放弃） their Miranda rights by talking to police officers...
· Suspects who are in custody are psychologically vulnerable. Many suspects are intimidated by jail conditions, and talk in order to please the...
Empty PromisesPolice officers' promises of leniency are usually empty. Police officers may recommend a light sentence, but at the end of the day i...