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🗣️ Miranda Rights Card
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Standard Miranda Warning
Adult suspects — all arrests requiring custodial interrogation
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📖 Read-Aloud Mode
Tap to step through each right one at a time — useful on mobile during an RP stop.
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    You have the right to remain silent.
    5th Amendment — protection against self-incrimination
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    Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law.
    Waiver of silence means statements become admissible evidence
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    You have the right to an attorney.
    6th Amendment — right to counsel
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    If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed for you.
    Gideon v. Wainwright — indigent defendants entitled to counsel
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    Do you understand the rights I have just read to you?
    Acknowledgement must be voluntary, knowing, and intelligent
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    With these rights in mind, do you wish to speak to me?
    Waiver question — must be answered affirmatively before questioning
Record Acknowledgement
Subject's response to Miranda advisement:
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Juvenile Miranda Warning
Subjects under 18 years of age — requires parental notification
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📖 Read-Aloud Mode
Step through each right one at a time.
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    You have the right to remain silent. You do not have to answer any questions or say anything to me.
    Simplified language for juvenile comprehension
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    Anything you say can be used against you in court, including juvenile court.
    Statements admissible in both adult and juvenile proceedings
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    You have the right to have a parent or guardian present during questioning.
    Maine law — juveniles may request parental presence
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    You have the right to talk to a lawyer before answering any questions.
    Right to counsel applies equally to juvenile suspects
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    If you cannot afford a lawyer, one will be provided for you at no cost.
    Public defender available for juvenile proceedings
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    Do you understand what I just told you?
    Comprehension check — re-explain if subject appears confused
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    Do you want to talk to me now, or would you like to wait for a parent or attorney?
    Give juvenile adequate time to respond — do not pressure
Record Acknowledgement
Juvenile subject's response:
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Spanish — Advertencia Miranda
Aviso de derechos Miranda en español
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📖 Modo de Lectura
Lea cada derecho uno a la vez.
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    Usted tiene el derecho de guardar silencio.
    You have the right to remain silent.
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    Todo lo que diga puede y será usado en su contra ante un tribunal de justicia.
    Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law.
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    Usted tiene el derecho a un abogado.
    You have the right to an attorney.
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    Si no puede pagar un abogado, se le nombrará uno antes de cualquier interrogatorio, si así lo desea.
    If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed for you.
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    ¿Entiende usted cada uno de estos derechos que le he explicado?
    Do you understand each of these rights I have explained to you?
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    Teniendo en cuenta estos derechos, ¿desea usted hablar conmigo?
    Having these rights in mind, do you wish to speak with me?
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Officer Reference Notes
When to read Miranda, common mistakes, and invocation rules
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When Miranda IS Required
Subject is in custody AND being interrogated. "In custody" means a reasonable person would not feel free to leave.
When Miranda is NOT Required
Routine traffic stops (not in custody). Voluntary on-scene questioning. Spontaneous statements made without interrogation. Booking questions (name, DOB, address).
Invocation — Stop All Questioning
If subject clearly invokes — "I want a lawyer" or "I'm not talking" — questioning must stop immediately. Do not continue, do not ask clarifying questions. Document the exact words used.
Waiver Requirements
Waiver must be: (1) Voluntary — no coercion, (2) Knowing — subject understands the rights, (3) Intelligent — subject is capable of understanding. Document affirmative verbal or written waiver.