Miranda V. ArizonaBy Samson JohnstonSSCG16: The student will demonstrate knowledge of

the operation of the federal judiciary

Miranda V. Arizona

On March 13,1963 Ernesto Miranda was arrested and brought in for questioning and after two hours he confessed to the crimes and he was sentenced to 20-30 year in prison. Miranda’s lawyers appealed to the supreme court on the premise that Mr. Miranda had not been given his rights and he did not know he could refuse to answer the questions and that the case was based solely on his confession.

Court Case Decision

In the end though the supreme court decided on a vote of 5-4 that said that Miranda’s confession could not be used as evidence because his 5th amendment right was violated because he unknowing self-incriminated himself.

Significance

The long lasting affects from this case is what are known as your “ Miranda Rights”. This is where when you are being arrested the officer must tell you that you have the right to remain silent and anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law.