![]() ![]() This was a really low point in our system of justice where a lot of innocent people were forced to confess to crimes they never committed by overly zealous police who assumed that they had the “right guy.” Lets’ call today’s approach the “second degree.” Back in 1966, people were often subjected to really intensive interrogations by the police and coerced into making confessions to crimes without being advised of their right to counsel. Miranda is a Supreme Court decision that was issued back in 1966, in response to really hard core police interrogation techniques at that time which were so draconian they were known by the nick name the “third degree.” The police may have softened their approach but they still play by a dirty set of rules even today. A lot of people have seen a lot of TV shows where the police carry around a small card which they use to read suspects their “rights” and for this reason people think that the police have to do this every time they make an arrest. What I am going to do in this blog is explain what these Miranda rights are. It is always best to consult with an experienced Stamford criminal attorney regarding your case, especially before you answer any police questions. The short answer is generally no but it depends on the specific circumstances of your case. ![]() People think if the police did not read them their rights that means we can get the case against them tossed out. My clients are really concerned because often the police never read them their Miranda rights. So, I decided to write a blog about the topic so I can share it with my clients when they have this question. This is one of the most common comments Connecticut criminal lawyers hear from our clients who have been arrested by Police.
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