Radicalism, Rewarded Jun 24, 2009
After training with Al Qaeda in Afghanistan, the Uighers were caught on the battlefield (the terrorist Miranda warning policy wasnt in effect at the timea grave injustice) and transferred to Guantanamo Bay, where they were afforded soccer, television, and pizza privileges. Their TV viewing got a bit dicey at times, as they reportedly destroyed a television set after being subjected to the obscene image of a womans bare arms. (Townhall.com)
Court to tackle clarity of Miranda warnings again Jun 23, 2009
WASHINGTON "You have the right to remain silent." Most people only hear those words while watching cop shows on TV. They usually zone out for the rest of the now familiar Miranda warning to people under arrest ... Florida law enforcement, in the person of chief assistant attorney general Robert J. Krauss, asked the Supreme Court to decide the Tampa police gave Powell a clear enough Miranda warning ... "While the warning at issue may not be the most elegant formulation of Miranda warnings,"... (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Obama decisions will destroy America Jun 19, 2009
After a Miranda warning, will a captured terrorist respect America and "dialogue" about where the nuclear bomb is hidden and when it is scheduled to detonate. Lord, please help us. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Searched Vehicle's Passenger Can't Assert Driver's 'Miranda' Rights Jun 17, 2009
The Miranda warning should have been given after she admitted she had been smoking marijuana, Gasiorowski said ... "Under the circumstances here, the Fifth Amendment and Fourth Amendment challenges are so inextricably bound together that defendant has standing to challenge the search both on his Fourth Amendment right to be free from unreasonable seizures, and on codefendant's Fifth Amendment right to be free from custodial interrogation that is both coercive and without the benefit of Miranda... (Law.com)
Networking sites: Watch what you write May 22, 2009
Playing on words from the Miranda warning, Murray said he reminds his clients, Anything you say on social networking can and will be used against you. Digging for gold. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Amid Queries, CIA Worries About Future May 20, 2009
As citizens of the United States, we have the Miranda Warning that is ORDERED by the US Supreme Court to prevent police powers from the kinds of illegal detention, treatment 00003FA5 and sensory attack and sleep deprivation to get a suspect to admit to anything in order for the treatment to stop. to say nothing of lack of legal access to counsel. (CBS News -- US)
Schultz charged with second degree murder of his brother Apr 30, 2009
After the sale was made, Officer Cottrill stopped Melton s vehicle, read her the Miranda warning after which she admitted selling the pills which were identified by the Poison Control Center as Clonazepam. COMMENTS. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Cornwall Lecture: High Court Apr 17, 2009
"There's always a follow-up, a playing out of what the leading case means," he said, pointing to subsequent cases after the 1966 Miranda v. Arizona decision, which did not specify the exact wording to be used in a Miranda warning, seeking to test the limits of the decision. Furthermore, the 1992 case Planned Parenthood v. Casey returned to Roe v. Wade and almost overturned the early ruling with a 5-to-4 decision. (Litchfield County Times, CT)
MySpace Musings Aren't Private, Appeals Court Rules Apr 4, 2009
"Some people," he said, "probably may need a Miranda warning before they go on the Internet -- that anything they post can and will be used against them.". Moreno, a University of California at Berkeley student at the time, posted her "Ode to Coalinga" on her MySpace page fresh after visiting the town of 19,000 residents off Interstate 5 midway between Sacramento and Los Angeles. (Law.com)
Burlington officials defending police Mar 4, 2009
Racine County Circuit Court Judge Wayne Marik ruled police officers erred when they failed to document that suspect Jordan Rose, 16, was advised of the rights of the accused, popularly known as the Miranda warning. Yet Burlington officials and some residents believe it was the Burlington Police Department's swift initial action that stopped a potentially deadly attack. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Defense attorney: Burlington teen's statement invalid Mar 2, 2009
RACINE Serious questions were rised in juvenile court Monday about whether Miranda warnings were properly read to the dubbed ring leader behind an alleged plot to kill Burlington High School students and administrators ... With a seemingly cool, calm and collected demeanor, Jordan testified before Marik that police officer Steven Hausner failed to mention anything about Miranda warnings at the time of his arrest ... He presented it as a joking matter," Jordan said.Jordan was placed into custody... (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Madea Goes to Jail? Throw away the key Feb 21, 2009
Meanwhile, Madea walks from her arrest for driving with a suspended license and beating down her arresting officers because those same policemen didnt read her the Miranda warning. After a fruitless visit with an anger management counselor (which leads to an irritating cameo by daytime TVs Dr. Phil), Madea forklifts the car driven by a woman who stole her parking space, leading her back to court with an unamused judge (which leads to an irritating cameo by daytime TVs Judge Mathis) and... (MSNBC -- Movies)
Council calls for answers Feb 20, 2009
"If we suspect there are criminal charges that are going to come up, we have to give them a Miranda warning," Wells added. Barbara Samel, the attorney for the Common Council, said if the city later determines a crime occurred, it can use other evidence to prosecute employees who testified. (Albany Times Union)
Attorney says incriminating statements by teen should be barred in trial Feb 15, 2009
What is commonly known as the Miranda Warning is given by police to criminal suspects in police custody, or in a custodial situation, before they are asked questions relating to the commission of a crime. A custodial situation is one in which the suspects freedom of movement is restrained although he or she is not under arrest. (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
Judge Tosses One Interview With Alleged Child Killer - Will Rule On Admissibility Of Another Feb 14, 2009
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Detainees present legal quandaries Feb 11, 2009
The Miranda warning, a fixture of American jurisprudence, might be one of a series of constructional hurdles standing between Obama's order to close the island prison and court trials in the United St.. A procession of similar challenges - secret evidence, information from foreign spy services and coerced statements - also could spell trouble for prosecutors. (Boston Globe)
New DUI law going into effect Feb 10, 2009
- Less strict Miranda warning procedure. According to the new law, the officer only has to read the Miranda rights to the suspect once upon arrest instead of three times. (The Augusta Chronicle)
S.C. DUI law gets tougher today Feb 10, 2009
Close the Miranda warning loophole. The new law removes the requirement of an officer reading a DUI suspect his or her Miranda rights three times. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Arrogance, coziness with Republican elite Clark's real sin Mar 8, 2008
Over time, the elite's hubris grew so great that their response to critics (particularly the so-called "California newspaper") became essentially "Who are you? What are you going to do about it?" Years passed before they received an answer that impressed them: "I'm from the FBI, and I'm here to read you a Miranda warning.". Other than the congressional delegation, no Alaskan had more influence in this elite than Bill Allen. (Anchorage Daily News)
'I did it,' Pate told detective Mar 6, 2008
According to the DVD played in court Tuesday, Pate was advised of his "Miranda Warning" by Henby. Pate said on the DVD he understood those rights, did not want an attorney present and did not wish to consult with an attorney before proceeding. (Carmi Times, IL)
Declaring a snow day’ on a Sunday Feb 20, 2008
I could hear Bobby Fuller in the rising moan of the wind, I fought the law and the law won, all too aware there s no Miranda warning when the laws of physics are broken. Choosing between an afternoon and evening in my living room and in the middle of a wind-swept highway median seemed to be a no-brainer unless the median featured central heat, flush toilets, a kettle of homemade bean soup simmering on a back burner and a shelf of good books waiting to be read. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
'Clean Team' interrogated 9/11 suspects Feb 12, 2008
The men were read rights similar to a standard U.S. Miranda warning, and officials designed the program to get to the information the CIA already had gleaned by waterboarding and other techniques such as sleep deprivation, forced standing and temperature extremes. "They went in and said that they'd love to talk to them, that they knew what the men had been through, and that none of that stuff was going to be done to them," said one official familiar with the program who spoke anonymously because... (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
Trooper details major pot bust Nov. 22 on Interstate 80 Dec 5, 2007
Strouss said after giving Mellas, the driver, his Miranda warning, he asked whether Mellas wanted to cooperate with authorities and further the load to its destination. The trooper testified Mellas asked for time to think about it, but then said there was no other information the officers could use. (Kewanee Star Courier, IL)
Tribal Warfare Nov 30, 2007
" As the editor at large of the magazine writes: "The lesson of the new campaign is similar to the Miranda warning offered in the United States to suspects placed under arrest: Anything you say can and will be used against you. " "It's a different campaign," Mr. Graff said yesterday, "in that every single moment of these candidates' campaigns are taped and recorded, and the juiciest parts are then turned around and broadcast to the entire world. (Townhall.com)
Affidavit (56) Nov 16, 2007
As Officer Moore was walking PETERSEN out of the house, Shane Ford drove down the driveway and ran toward Officer Moore s patrol vehicle yelling: That is the kid I talked to and he is the one that hit those girls". PETERSEN then told Officer Moore again that he had hit a deer. Officer Moore advised him of his MIRANDA warning. PETERSEN continued to say he had only hit a deer.Officer Moore then spoke to Shane Ford. Ford said that he had been driving around the neighborhood searching for the... (Montana Standard, MT)
Suddenly, the asterisk is the star of the show Nov 9, 2007
Jones probably could sense the bad news when he had his meeting with Goodell and the commissioner said, "Pacman, to make you feel at home, why don't I read you the Miranda warning." Pick: Titans. Atlanta at Carolina (-4) - The Falcons haven't won on the road and the Panthers haven't won at home. (Boston Globe)
Too soon to tell if county tax hike possible Oct 24, 2007
Thomas used the Miranda warning as an example of how costs to the county are legislated, directly or indirectly. eople don't have any idea what the Miranda warning really means, he said. (Waynesboro Record Herald, PA)
Security cameras seem to support police account Oct 5, 2007
Although Gotbaum was arrested for disorderly conduct, police never read her a Miranda warning, according to the report. Officers tried several times, but Gotbaum was too hysterical to listen, they said. (AZCentral -- News)
Molotov cocktail sparks fireman's arrest Sep 25, 2007
Shamblin summoned the police to their location and the suspect was read his Miranda warning. Initially the suspect reported that his younger brother may have had something to do with the incident, according to court records. (Sallisaw Sequoyah County Times, OK)
Hit-and-run driver avoids prison Sep 18, 2007
But his attorney, Kirk Kirkconnel, said he had not been given his Miranda warning, which means he not been advised of his right to remain silent. But Debra Whitley, mother of Roddenberry, reminded Howard that Hernandez had turned around his truck after the crash and drove back to pick up a headlight that had fallen off the vehicle in collision. (Crystal River Citrus County Chronicle, FL)
Reversing Craig's Plea Won't Be Easy Sep 6, 2007
The police officer's Miranda warning to Craig covers only the police interrogation _ not the later court process. In his plea agreement Craig waived five specific rights, including the right to a trial, but not his right to an attorney. (CBS News -- US)
Former jailer arrested for theft Sep 6, 2007
Under Miranda warning, McAlister allegedly admitted to stealing some of the inmate's hydrocodone and gave a signed written confession, Fuller reported. Sessums on Tuesday had no comment about the case. (Sallisaw Sequoyah County Times, OK)
Principal accused of embezzling $100,000 Aug 9, 2007
After reading a Miranda warning form, Couch said, "My lawyer would probably tell me not to say anything, but I want to get this over with.". According to court records, Loyd told Couch that he didn't have to say anything to him and if he had apprehensions, he shouldn't say anything. (Sallisaw Sequoyah County Times, OK)
Questioning juveniles is covered by policies - 2nd of 4 parts Jun 20, 2007
"It is a bit different if the juvenile has been arrested, Huddleston said."If they're taken to the Police Department and processed, they can be questioned," he said. "At that point we would read them the Miranda warning and advise the juvenile that they have a right to have a parent present. If they waive that right, we go ahead and talk to them. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Illegal immigrant fails to sway judge in sex case Jun 14, 2007
Mackie said the problem could be resolved with an addition to the already mandated Miranda warning. "It would be a simple thing to add a line to the Miranda warning and advise everybody of that right," he said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Accused murderer's DNA found at scene; motion to dismiss denied May 30, 2007
After a period of questioning, Serrato agreed to go to the Muscatine Pubic Safety Building, where he signed a Miranda warning and gave a DNA sample. Serrato was initially arrested as a material witness because he was the last to see Carmona before the discovery of her body. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Teens arrested May 26, 2007
Officers read the Miranda warning, which he and his guardian signed. A statement was then taken regarding the youth s participation, with his companion, in both robberies. (Skieston Standard Democrat, MO)
Defendant's attorneys seek dismissal of charges Apr 19, 2007
Navara also testified that he had followed procedure, asking for and receiving Xiong s signature on a Miranda warning prior to the interrogation, which allowed Xiong s testimony to be admitted as evidence. Judge Jeffrey Thompson will take the arguments under advisement and said he plans to issue a ruling in mid-May. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Letters lead to trial delay Apr 13, 2007
They testified that they read Fletcher his Miranda warning rights three times before he gave investigators an interview, which was videotaped ... McLemore asked Jenkins about a statement Billy Fletcher made at the beginning of the interview, specifically when he said during the third Miranda warning that it was the time he was supposed to have a lawyer and all that kind of crap. (Buffalo Reflex, MO)
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After receiving and waiving their Miranda warning, Womack, Fitzgerald and Dennard provided officers with voluntary statements, police said. In those statements, Womack and Fitzgerald admitted to possessing a knife and utilizing it against two victims, while Dennard only admitted to kicking one victim, police said. (Sayre Evening Times, PA)
Medical examiner reports findings in triple homicide Jan 11, 2007
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