The warnings a police officer reads an arrested person to inform the person of his or her right to an attorney were mandated by the Supreme Court in its decision in

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In Miranda v. Arizona, the Supreme Court decided that the Fifth Amendment requires law enforcement officials to advise a suspect of their right to remain silent and to obtain an attorney during interrogations. These advisements became known as "Miranda warnings" and are now a fundamental part of police procedures.

The Warnings a Police Officer Reads an Arrested Person to Inform