Kevin Spade2021-06-18T23:15:54+00:00We have all seen and heard it a million times now. Miranda Rights are essential when a law enforcement officer arrests someone. It is basically a warning that the suspect will need to hear before being questioned by the police. That way, the defendant will get a chance to remember his or her legal rights and that they are protected by the Fifth Amendment of US Constitution. Furthermore, the case will be dismissed in court if the arresting officer did not issue that Miranda warning to begin with, which could be used by the attorneys to the defendant’s benefit.
With that said, it is important to understand that law enforcement officers themselves do not have the right to convict or charge a person just because they believe that he or she was driving under the influence. The police are there to arrest you. Case files will then be redirected to...
