The Supreme Court delivers its verdict in Miranda v. Arizona, ruling that criminal suspects must be read their constitutional rights before interrogated by law enforcement officers. Since the ruling, police typically inform suspects of their rights to remain silent, consult an attorney, and option for a court-appointed attorney.
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