4/9 Tues Understanding Miranda vs. Arizona

In what year did the Miranda vs. Arizona case take place?

• 1984

• 1972

• 1966

• 2000

What was Ernesto Miranda convicted for?

• Murder

• Arson

• Kidnapping and rape

• Theft

What amendment is cited for the right to remain silent?

• Fourteenth Amendment

• Sixth Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

• First Amendment

What amendment guarantees the right to an attorney?

• Fourth Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

• Eighth Amendment

• Sixth Amendment

Who was the Supreme Court Chief Justice during Miranda vs. Arizona?

• Thurgood Marshall

• Earl Warren

• William Rehnquist

• John Roberts

What was the final decision of the Supreme Court on Miranda vs. Arizona?

• 4-5 against Miranda

• Unanimous against Miranda

• 5-4 in favor of Miranda

• Unanimous in favor of Miranda

What was a key factor in overturning Miranda's initial conviction?

• Failure to inform him of his rights

• Ineffective assistance of counsel

• Lack of physical evidence

• Jury misconduct

What does the public safety exception allow?

• Denial of a lawyer during interrogation for public safety

• Use of statements made before Miranda warning if public safety is at risk

• Use of evidence found without Miranda warning

• Immediate search without a warrant

What year did the public safety exception to Miranda rights come into effect?

• 1972

• 1966

• 2000

• 1984

How did the Supreme Court rule on the necessity of Mirandizing voluntary confessions in 2000?

• It reversed its previous stance

• It was not necessary

• It left the decision to lower courts

• It upheld the necessity