Key Facts
- Year Decided
- 1966
- Vote
- 5-4
- Category
- Criminal Justice
- Chief Justice
- Earl Warren
Background
Ernesto Miranda was arrested in Phoenix, Arizona, in 1963 for kidnapping and rape.
The Constitutional Question
Does the Fifth Amendment require police to inform suspects of their rights before interrogation?
The Decision
The Court established Miranda rights: right to remain silent, right to an attorney.
The Dissent
Justice Harlan argued the ruling would hamper law enforcement.
Impact & Legacy
The Miranda warning became one of the most recognized phrases in American culture.
Key Quotes
“Prior to any questioning, the person must be warned that he has a right to remain silent.”