The Miranda doctrine, established by the U.S. Supreme Court in the case of Miranda v. Arizona (1966), requires law enforcement to inform individuals of their rights before interrogation, including the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney. The case arose when Ernesto Miranda’s confession was used in court without him being informed of these rights, leading to the ruling that such confessions could not be used as evidence if the suspect was not properly informed. This landmark decision aimed to protect the Fifth Amendment rights against self-incrimination and ensure fair treatment during police interrogations. Consequently, the Miranda warning has become a standard procedure in law enforcement across the United States.
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