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Miranda rule and Miranda rights are important
The rule, pronounced in Miranda v. Arizona, that confessions are inadmissible in a criminal prosecution if the police do not advise the suspect in custody of certain rights before questioning. The rights include: a. The right to remain silent and to refuse to answer any questions; b. The right to know that anything the suspect says can and will be used against the suspect in a court of law; c. The right to consult with an attorney and to have an attorney present during questioning; d. The right to have counsel appointed at public expense, prior to any questioning if the suspect cannot afford counsel.

 


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SUPREME COURT REINSTATES KANSAS DEATH PENALTY
The United States Supreme Court today reversed a December 2004 decision by the Kansas Supreme Court and ruled that the Kansas death penalty statute...
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Former Colombian Legislator Convicted on U.S. Cocaine Charges
Washington -- A former member of the Colombian Senate has been convicted of charges that he unlawfully imported cocaine into the United States, the...
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About 7.8 Million Firearms Last Year 126,000 Firearms Applications Rejected
WASHINGTON, D.C. About 1.6 percent of the approximately 7,831,000 applications for firearm transfers or permits were denied by the Federal Bureau o...
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Criminal Defense Terms

 


Today's Terms

Subpoena

Definition:
An official order to appear in court (or at a deposition) at a specific time. Failure to obey a subpoena to appear in court is punishable as a contempt of court.

Fifth Amendment

Definition:
Among other rights, the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees that a person cannot be compelled to present self-incriminating testimony in a criminal (or juvenile) proceeding.

Felony

Definition:
A felony is a major crime for which the maximum imprisonment is more than one year in a state correctional institution. The court may also impose a fine. Felonies are classified into four categories: capital, 1st degree, 2nd degree, and 3rd degree

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