If a defendant testifies at trial and makes statements inconsistent with a statement made at time of arrest,the prior inconsistent statement may be used to impeach the defendant even if it was made in violation of the Miranda rule.

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Prior inconsistent statements can be used to impeach a defendant's testimony, even if they were made in violation of Miranda rights. However, the prosecution cannot use the defendant's coerced confession or illegally obtained evidence to prove the defendant's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

If a Defendant Testifies at Trial and Makes Statements Inconsistent