Should the high court restrict a suspect's right to remain silent? Soon it could be, 'you have the right to remain silent--after the police question you.' The Supreme Court will decide this year.

New York Times UpfrontVol. 136 Nbr. 1, September 2003

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Should the high court restrict a suspect's right to remain silent? Soon it could be, 'you have the right to remain silent--after the police question you.' The Supreme Court will decide this year.

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In 1966, the Supreme Court issued the Miranda decision, requiring police to tell criminal suspects of their right to remain silent and to consult a lawyer. While well-intentioned (it's...

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