dec 31, 1965 - Miranda vs. Arizona
Description:
In this case Miranda confessed to and was convicted of a crime.But then his lawyer appealed to the supreme court that he didn't know his rights.
The supreme court overruled the original ruling stating that criminal suspects needed to be told their fifth amendment rights before being detained.
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Date:
dec 31, 1965
Now
~ 59 years ago