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MIRANDA v. ARIZONA, 384 U.S. 436 (1966) and TENNESSEE v. GARNER, 471 U.S. 1 (1985)

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Research the two following U.S. Supreme Court cases that changed the way in which a criminal justice agency conducts its activities. Explain the cases, the resulting opinions, and also what changes it would force a department to make in the way it operates.

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When examining these two cases, I would note that both these cases place restrictions and limitations on the powers and rights of the police; which had little regulation previously.

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MIRANDA v. ARIZONA, 384 U.S. 436 (1966)

In this case, Miranda was arrested for kidnapping and raping a woman. He was interrogated by the police and confessed to the crimes during that interrogation. Although that may may sound legit, many police bureaus used somewhat questionable and persuasive interrogation methods at the time. Nonetheless, Miranda was found guilty and began serving his sentence. Miranda's attorney appealed the case. Ultimately, when reaching the U.S. Supreme Court, it was decided by a 5-4 decision that the common interrogation practices of the day did not constitutionally protect suspects.

Although guaranteed the right against self incrimination by the 5th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and the right to ...

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