๐ Topic Summary
Miranda Rights, stemming from the Fifth Amendment, protect individuals during police custody. These rights ensure you remain silent and have an attorney present during questioning. The Fifth Amendment prevents self-incrimination, meaning you can't be forced to testify against yourself. Understanding these protections is crucial for every citizen.๐ฎ
When arrested, police must inform you of your Miranda Rights before questioning. This includes the right to remain silent, that anything you say can be used against you in court, the right to an attorney, and that one will be appointed to you if you cannot afford one. If these rights are not read, any statements made during interrogation might be inadmissible in court. โ๏ธ
๐ง Part A: Vocabulary
Match the terms with their definitions:
| Term |
Definition |
| 1. Self-Incrimination |
A. Legal protection against being forced to provide evidence against oneself. |
| 2. Miranda Rights |
B. Statements read by law enforcement to a person in custody, informing them of their rights. |
| 3. Custodial Interrogation |
C. Questioning initiated by law enforcement after a person has been taken into custody. |
| 4. Fifth Amendment |
D. Part of the US Constitution protecting you from being compelled to be a witness against yourself in a criminal case. |
| 5. Due Process |
E. Fair treatment through the normal judicial system. |
Answer Key: 1-A, 2-B, 3-C, 4-D, 5-E
โ๏ธ Part B: Fill in the Blanks
The ________ Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects citizens from ________. Miranda Rights must be read during a ________ interrogation. These rights include the right to remain ________ and the right to an ________.
Answer Key: Fifth, Self-Incrimination, Custodial, Silent, Attorney
๐ค Part C: Critical Thinking
Imagine a scenario where someone is arrested but not read their Miranda Rights. They confess to a crime during questioning. How might this confession be affected during the trial?