Question 1

Miranda safeguards do not only apply when police interrogate a suspect who is then in custody.

Accepted Answer

Miranda safeguards specifically apply when a suspect is in custody and subject to interrogation. These rights are designed to protect against self-incrimination during police custody and questioning.

Question 2

Miranda safeguards are not required when a suspect is not aware that he is speaking to a police officer.

Accepted Answer

Miranda safeguards only apply when a suspect is in police custody and being interrogated. If a suspect is not aware that they are speaking to a police officer, there is no interrogation taking place and therefore Miranda warnings are not required.

Quiz 6: Interrogations and Confessions

Miranda safeguards do not only apply when police interrogate a suspect who is then in custody.

Miranda safeguards are not required when a suspect is not aware that he is speaking to a police officer.