Generally, Miranda requirements apply only when:

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Miranda rights are required to be read by law enforcement officials only when a suspect is in custody and subject to interrogation. Being in custody means the suspect is arrested or otherwise not free to leave the immediate vicinity. This situation creates a coercive environment, necessitating the protection of the suspect's Fifth Amendment rights against self-incrimination, which is the essence of Miranda requirements. Choices B, C, and D do not typically involve the custodial interrogation setting that triggers the need for Miranda warnings.

Generally, Miranda Requirements Apply Only When