Statements obtained in violation of Miranda may still be used to challenge the credibility of the defendant if he or she testifies in court.

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The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that statements obtained in violation of the Miranda rights can be used to impeach the credibility of defendants if they testify inconsistently at trial, despite not being directly admissible as evidence of guilt in the prosecution's case-in-chief.

Statements Obtained in Violation of Miranda May Still Be Used