Reading Assignment for Section 4.4

Read the following subsection from our online textbook: Section 4.4: Interrogations.

What You Will Learn

In this section, you’ll explore the critical legal standards and constitutional protections that guide police interrogations. You’ll learn how landmark cases like Miranda v. Arizona and Brown v. Mississippi have shaped interrogation practices, including safeguards against coercion and the right to counsel. Additionally, you’ll examine the unique challenges of interrogating juveniles or individuals with cognitive impairments, as well as modern reforms aimed at improving transparency and fairness in law enforcement practices.

Student Learning Outcomes for Section 4.4

• SLO 1: Explain the legal standards governing police interrogations, including the constitutional protections established in Miranda v. Arizona (1966), Escobedo v. Illinois (1964), and Berkemer v. McCarty (1984).
• SLO 2: Identify the characteristics of unlawful police interrogations, such as coercive tactics and Miranda violations, and analyze their legal consequences using cases like Brown v. Mississippi (1936) and Colorado v. Connelly (1986).
• SLO 3: Assess the role of legal counsel during interrogations, including when the right to counsel attaches and how it safeguards against rights violations, as illustrated in Miranda v. Arizona and Davis v. United States (1994).
• SLO 4: Evaluate the special considerations required during interrogations involving juveniles and individuals with cognitive impairments, referencing In re Gault (1967) and Colorado v. Spring (1987).
• SLO 5: Examine best practices and reform movements aimed at improving police interrogations, including the mandatory recording of interrogations, limitations on deceptive practices, and the integration of technology for enhanced transparency and fairness.