When considering the issue of waiver of Miranda rights, courts take into consideration _____.

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The courts take into consideration the totality of circumstances, whether the waiver was voluntary (absence of police coercion), and awareness of the right(s) being waived and the consequences of the waiver when considering the issue of waiver of Miranda rights. All of these factors are important in determining whether a waiver of Miranda rights was valid and can be used as evidence in court.

When Considering the Issue of Waiver of Miranda Rights, Courts