Miranda Rights

Can police question a person without reading them their Miranda rights?

• Yes
• No

Can police arrest or detain a person without reading them their Miranda rights?

• Yes
• No

Does Miranda apply to all incriminating statements made to police?

• yes
• no

If you first say you don't want a lawyer, can you still demand one during questioning?

• yes
• no

Can the police really "help out" or reduce the sentences of suspects who confess during questioning?

• yes
• no

Who is the only person that can make a deal with a suspect in exchange for a confession?

• District Attorney
• Chief of Police
• Arresting officer
• Judge

Are police required to provide interpreters to inform deaf persons of their Miranda rights?

• yes
• no

When must the Miranda Warnings be read against a person?

• During a criminal investigation
• Once a suspect has been taken into police custody for questioning
• During trial
• All of the answers are correct

Which of the following represents one of the Miranda Warnings?

• The right to free speech
• The right to silence
• The right to answer questions
• All of the answers are correct

What is a possible consequence of police failure to read a suspect their Miranda Warnings?

• Evidence obtained can be thrown out of court
• The suspect can ask for an attorney
• The suspect must speak freely
• None of the answers are correct