Cases: Miranda v. Arizona (1966)

Miranda v. Arizona (1966) is a landmark U.S. Supreme Court case that established the requirement for police to inform individuals of their rights before questioning them. In this case, Ernesto Miranda was not told his rights and later confessed to a crime, leading to his conviction. The Court ruled that for confessions to be valid in court, suspects must be informed of their rights, including the right to remain silent and to have an attorney present. These warnings, known as "Miranda rights," aim to protect individuals from self-incrimination during police interrogations.