A significant ruling that established the constitutional rights of criminal defendants was Miranda v. Arizona. The criminal law and procedure in the United States have been significantly impacted by this case. This event occurred in Phoenix, Arizona in 1996 and lasted from February 28 to June 13, 1966. This lawsuit was brought before the Arizona State Superior Court. Arizona is the defendant in this lawsuit, and Miranda is the plaintiff. In this paper, we'll talk about the background facts and information surrounding the case, the specifics of the case, the case's resolution, and whether the resolution was constitutionally sound. We will also look at how this case has affected history and how it will continue to do so in the future. For allegedly kidnapping and raping a woman in Phoenix, Arizona, Ernesto Miranda was detained in 1963. He was not made aware of his constitutional rights, such as the right to remain silent and the right to counsel, by the police when they were questioning him. Based on his confession, which he gave without being aware of his rights, Miranda was convicted. The U.S. Supreme Court concurred, concluding that Miranda had not been properly informed of his constitutional rights by the authorities. There were major issues …show more content…
Arizona ruling was the correct one constitutionally. Fundamental rights that must be upheld include the right to counsel guaranteed by the Sixth Amendment and the Fifth Amendment's prohibition on self-incrimination. The police shouldn't be able to coerce suspects into giving up their rights or deceive them into doing so in order to get confessions. Suspects are given Miranda warnings so they are aware of their rights and can decide for themselves whether or not to speak with the police. Therefore the decision was constitutionally correct as Miranda did not expressly request legal representation, so his constitutional rights were not infringed, the Supreme Court of Arizona said upon