Nobody told Miranda that he had a right to an attorney, that he had a right to remain silent, or that anything he said during questioning could be used against him at trial. At Miranda’s trial, prosecutors relied wholly on his confession.
At Miranda’s trial, prosecutors relied wholly on his confession. Although his attorney objected, arguing that Miranda’s involuntary confession should be excluded from evidence, it was allowed. The jury convicted Miranda of rape and kidnapping, sentencing him to 20 to 30 years in prison.
Failing to read a suspect his Miranda rights can result in any statements or confession made to be considered inadmissible in court. Miranda rights law also specifies that the rights must be understood by the suspect.
Miranda is a 28 year old married, heterosexual woman, who comes to this family service agency seeking support following the recent death of her mother. Miranda complains of feeling sad every day, having difficulty sleeping and having difficulty parenting her three children, Marta age 8, Jose age 5, and Teresa age 3.
Sergio wants to know if he can claim his daughter, Sarah, as a dependent on his income tax return . Sarah lives at home with her parents all year. Sergio provides $11,500 for her support (i.e., food, shelter, and transportation). Sarah, age 18, made $13,250 last year by acting and working as a cashier at a restaurant.
b. No, Richard fails the relationship test.