Oftentimes, people make incriminating statements that can be used against them in the courtroom because they are unaware that they do not have to speak to law enforcement. (mbaattorneys.com)
In Miranda v. Arizona, the Supreme Court held that the admission of an elicited incriminating statement by a suspect not informed of these rights violates the Fifth Amendment and the Sixth Amendment right to counsel, through the incorporation of these rights into state law. (rocketlawyer.com)
The self - incriminating statements in Rivera's affidavit underscore how important it is for defendants to obtain legal council as soon as possible. (cybercrimelawyerblog.com)