How Well Do You Know Your Miranda Rights?

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You're driving home after a night out with some friends, when you're pulled over by a cop — and you've definitely had a few drinks. Are you required by law to tell them?

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Yes, I have to admit that I’ve had a few drinks.
Nope, all I have to tell them is my name.

2

The officer asks you to do a field sobriety test — but you know they're not really asking. Do you have to do it?

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No way, I have the right to refuse any tests.
Yes, I have to comply with the officer’s requests.

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Unfortunately, it looks like the officer caught you in a lie, and you've been arrested. Do you ask for a lawyer?

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No, then they’ll definitely assume I’m guilty!
Yes, I call an attorney — I don’t want to say something wrong!

4

Pop quiz: roadside breath tests are voluntary — true, or false?

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True.
False.

5

Which would you like to be eating right now: cake or pie?

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Mmm, that pie looks really good.
That cake looks so delicious!

6

Which of the following is NOT one of your Miranda rights?

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The right to remain silent.
The right to not consent to a warrantless police search.
The right to consult an attorney.
The right to a free attorney if you can’t afford one.

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If the police want to continue asking you questions, when do you have to be read your Miranda rights?

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The moment you’re in police custody.
The moment you’re formally arrested.
The moment the police ask to you to speak with them.
The moment you’re charged with a crime.

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What constitutes police custody, anyway?

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Any time a police officer asks a suspect a question.
Any time a suspect is in a police station.
Only after a suspect is formally arrested.
Any time a reasonable person would not feel free to leave.

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If the police ask to search your car, do you have to let them?

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Not unless they have a warrant!
Yes, they’re the police — you have to do what they say.

10

Back at the police station, you're being interrogated, and you ask for a lawyer. When do the police have to stop the interrogation?

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30 minutes after you requested the lawyer.
Within a reasonable amount of time after your request.
After they finish the line of questioning they’re in the middle of.
Immediately!

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So you've decided you want a lawyer. How do you ask for one?

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“I’m invoking my right to counsel.”
“I think I want an attorney.”
“Should I get an attorney?”
“If I were smart, I’d be talking to my lawyer.”

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Are the police legally allowed to mislead a suspect?

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No, of course not.
If it leads to a confession, yes!

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Last question - how would you rate this quiz?

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You're driving home after a night out with some friends, when you're pulled over by a cop — and you've definitely had a few drinks. Are you required by law to tell them?

The officer asks you to do a field sobriety test — but you know they're not really asking. Do you have to do it?

Unfortunately, it looks like the officer caught you in a lie, and you've been arrested. Do you ask for a lawyer?

Pop quiz: roadside breath tests are voluntary — true, or false?

Which would you like to be eating right now: cake or pie?

Which of the following is NOT one of your Miranda rights?

If the police want to continue asking you questions, when do you have to be read your Miranda rights?

What constitutes police custody, anyway?

If the police ask to search your car, do you have to let them?

Back at the police station, you're being interrogated, and you ask for a lawyer. When do the police have to stop the interrogation?

So you've decided you want a lawyer. How do you ask for one?

Are the police legally allowed to mislead a suspect?

Last question - how would you rate this quiz?

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