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Miranda Warnings and Police Questioning<\/h1>\n\n
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\n By Samuel Strom, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Rhonda Earhart, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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Most Americans know that police must read Miranda rights to a criminal suspect. But, they may not know what these rights entail or when they apply. Law enforcement officers must read these rights to suspects before questioning. They also must ensure the suspect understands the legal protections.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

A common misconception is that Miranda rights provide rights to a suspect. Instead, Miranda rights inform a suspect of their\u00a0constitutional rights<\/a>. These particular rights originate from the Fifth and Sixth amendments to the U.S. Constitution. Miranda rights, also known as Miranda warnings, are what law enforcement officials tell a suspect about the following rights:<\/p>\n