The warning that specifies to a criminal defendant his right to remain silent and his right to counsel is contained in the ______.

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The Miranda warning is the statement given by police in the United States to criminal suspects in police custody (or in a custodial interrogation) advising them of their right to silence; that is, their right to refuse to answer questions or provide information to law enforcement or other officials. It also informs them of their right to consult with an attorney and to have the attorney present during questioning, and that if they cannot afford an attorney, one will be provided for them. This warning aims to preserve the admissibility of their statements made during custodial interrogation in later criminal proceedings.

The Warning That Specifies to a Criminal Defendant His Right