Reading Assignment for Section 4.5

Read the following subsection from our online textbook: Section 4.5: Miranda Warnings.

Note: This section spans multiple pages, so be sure to review all pages to fully understand the material.

What You Will Learn

In this section, you’ll dive into the origin and purpose of Miranda warnings, a cornerstone of constitutional protections against self-incrimination. You’ll learn about the rights covered by these warnings and how key Supreme Court cases have shaped their interpretation and application. Additionally, you’ll explore exceptions to Miranda requirements, as well as the standards for valid waivers, gaining a comprehensive understanding of their critical role in custodial interrogations.

Student Learning Outcomes for Section 4.5

• SLO 1: Explain the origin and purpose of Miranda warnings, including their role in protecting Fifth Amendment rights against self-incrimination, as established in Miranda v. Arizona (1966).
• SLO 2: Identify the specific rights protected by Miranda warnings, including the right to remain silent and the right to legal counsel, and evaluate their importance during custodial interrogations.
• SLO 3: Analyze key Supreme Court decisions interpreting Miranda, such as Dickerson v. United States (2000), Berghuis v. Thompkins (2010), and Salinas v. Texas (2013), and assess their impact on the application of Miranda rights.
• SLO 4: Evaluate the exceptions to Miranda warnings, including the public safety exception established in New York v. Quarles (1984) and the use of routine booking questions.
• SLO 5: Describe the requirements for a valid Miranda waiver, including the standards of knowing, intelligent, and voluntary consent, and discuss how cases such as North Carolina v. Butler (1979) and Colorado v. Connelly (1986) define these standards.