The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to free speech, so while you certainly are within your rights to speak your mind, it’s not always in your best interest. That’s where the Fifth Amendment to the Constitution comes into play. You’ve probably heard a shortened variation of the Fifth Amendment as “you […]
The History of the Miranda Rights
The “Miranda Rights” afford American one of the most important civil liberties of the criminal justice system. Miranda dictates that any person in police custody must, prior to interrogation, be clearly informed of the following rights: – The right to remain silent; that anything the person says will be used against that person in court; […]
