Because the Fifth Amendment guarantees apply only to testimonial evidence, the Miranda warnings are not required before collecting nontestimonial evidence (such as fingerprints, blood, or urine).

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The statement is true. The Miranda warnings are only required before collecting testimonial evidence, such as statements made by a suspect during an interrogation, and not for nontestimonial evidence like physical or biological samples.

Because the Fifth Amendment Guarantees Apply Only to Testimonial Evidence