If the defendant is not informed of his or her legal rights at the time of the arrest, any statements the defendant makes at the time of the arrest will be inadmissible at the defendant's trial.

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This is a principle known as the Miranda warning, which requires the police to inform the defendant of their right to remain silent and to have an attorney present during questioning. Failure to provide the Miranda warning can result in the defendant's statements being deemed inadmissible in court.

If the Defendant Is Not Informed of His or Her