Exam 6 Flashcards
What equals Miranda?
Custody + Interrogation
interrogation can occur when police use any words or actions, which they know, or should be reasonably aware, are likely to elicit an incriminating response
Functional Equivalent
direct questioning likely to result in an incriminating response
Interrogation
Groome Factors – 4 criteria used by the court to determine custody: (LIFF)
Location
Interview Style
Focus
Freedom to leave
Miranda Rights
5 REASONS
You have the right to remain silent
Anything you say may and will be used against you in a court of law
You have the right to consult with an attorney before answer answering any questions and you can have him present during questioning
If you cannot afford a lawyer and you want one, a lawyer will be provided for you by the commonwealth without cost to you
You may stop questioning at any time
T/F
Vast majority of police/citizen discussion do not fall under Miranda protective umbrella
True
Significant deprivation of freedom, arrest, significant detention
Custody
Waiver of Miranda rights
VIK
Voluntary
Intelligent
Knowingly
If a person is on drugs/alcohol, would not be able to waive Miranda
What is this called?
Self-induced disability
Right to silence invoked
ALL questioning stops
Unless suspect initiates; or
Unless attorney is present
May question them about other unrelated crimes
Right to counsel invoked
ALL questioning stops
Unless suspect initiates; or
Unless attorney is present
May NOT question them about ANY crime