Homework: Miranda Rule
Prior to the Miranda v Arizona ruling in 1966, law enforcement could question possible suspects without their having legal counsel present. They could bully potential suspects, trick them, and do whatever else they thought was necessary to determine potential suspects' involvement in a crime. The Miranda ruling protects people by allowing them to have legal counsel present when questioned by law enforcement regarding a crime in which they may or may not have been involved. This is a two-part homework. Be sure to complete both parts.
Instructions
Part A
In Part A of this homework you are required to write a one- to two-page narrative in which you:
1) Summarize the Miranda Rule, including examples.
2) Explain exceptions to the Miranda Rule, including examples.
3) Develop a checklist with a series of questions to ask when assessing whether or not the Miranda Rule applies (for example, is your question a general one, such as name and date of birth? Or is it one that could make them vulnerable to prosecution?).
Part B
In Part B of this homework, you are required to examine the scenarios contained in the Miranda Rule or Exception Template.
1) Note: The first scenario is completed for you as an example to guide your work on the remaining nine scenarios.
For each scenario:
1) Determine for each scenario whether the Miranda Rule applies or an exception to it is in order.
2) Justify your determinations.
3) Use three sources to support your writing.
a) Choose sources that are credible, relevant, and appropriate.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
(1) The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
(2) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
(3) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.