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Miranda did not create any rights, only the requirement that the government inform you of your rights...
by the_ancient 11y ago
Miranda did not create any rights, only the requirement that the government inform you of your rights...
- Analemma_ 11y agoMy wording probably could've been better, but the point still stands: you have legal protection from government overreach thanks to a court decision in favor of a rotten defendant. There are plenty of other examples throughout history if that one is not convincing.
- Crito 11y agoIf the government is required do something for you ("inform you of your rights", in this case), then wouldn't it be reasonable to say you say that you have the right to that service? Miranda created the right to have the government inform you of your rights.
- JupiterMoon 11y agoExactly and that new right is actually very important. We should not expect the average person to have enough legal training to know their rights at all times.