WHAT IS THE BASIC PURPOSE OF MIRANDA RIGHTS?

WHAT IS THE BASIC PURPOSE OF MIRANDA RIGHTS?

WHAT HAPPENS IF THE POLICE DIDN’T READ ME MY MIRANDA RIGHTS?

The primary purpose of the warnings in to ensure that the police do not force or coerce someone into making statements against their interest which in some cases may not even be true. 

The police are required to read someone their Miranda rights when that person is being held in custody and is being interrogated.  As a general rule, this means that being questioned during a traffic stop even if you are ultimately arrested will not require these warnings.

Many times whether the warning were read or were read properly will come down to a variety of factors and will even depend on a person’s ability to understand and appreciate the warnings that are given.

Every case has its own unique set of facts and there are countless court opinions on when and under what circumstances Miranda warnings are required.  The best way to determine if your rights were violated by the police or law enforcement is to contact a lawyer at the Russo Law Offices for a complete review of your case and to ensure the police have acted within their powers in your arrest. 

Contact Russo Law Offices for a criminal defense attorney today.