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Provide a report on a new court case that changed the Miranda rights. In Berghuis v. Thompkins, 560 U.S. ___ (2010). The purpose is to draw on the Miranda Rights and its comparison to the new court case.

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A brief memorandum on Berghuis v. Thompkins, 560 U.S and the Miranda Law is examined. Berghuis v. Thompkins is discussed in great detail. References are included as part of the solution. The explanation is given in 316 words.

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Berghuis v. Thompkins, 560 U.S. ___ (2010) (docket 08-1470)
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Problem: Provide a report on a new court case that changed the Miranda rights. In Berghuis v. Thompkins, 560 U.S. ___ (2010). The purpose is to draw on the Miranda Rights and its comparison to the new court case.

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Thompkins, contended that his confession was obtained in violation of the Fifth Amendment and that he was denied effective counsel at trial. Thompkins, had been convicted of first degree murder, assault with intent to commit murder ...

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