Police use of actions or words that are reasonable likely to elicit an incriminating response is an acceptable method of obtaining information without running the risk of violating Miranda.

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This method, known as the "functional equivalent" of interrogation, can still violate a suspect's Miranda rights if the suspect is in custody and not properly Mirandized, as it is designed to elicit an incriminating response.

Police Use of Actions or Words That Are Reasonable Likely