Opening Arguments Take It From Two Defense Attorneys - DO NOT TALK TO THE COPS
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Sep 29, 2025 Join defense attorney Liz Skeen, who has over a decade of experience in criminal law, as she delves into the complexities of Miranda rights. She emphasizes the importance of not talking to police and shares effective suppression strategies. Discover how NYPD trains its officers on Miranda and the significant impact of waiving rights. Liz discusses recent legal cases and the nuances of invoking rights while providing practical advice for anyone who finds themselves in a police situation. Tune in for insights that could change your approach to police interactions!
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Voluntariness Is A Separate Totality Test
- Voluntariness is a separate, older due-process test based on totality of circumstances.
- It asks whether coercion, threats, sleep deprivation, or promises likely produced unreliable statements.
Dickerson Upheld Miranda Against Congress
- Dickerson (2000) held Congress could not overturn Miranda via statute.
- The Court kept Miranda partly because it had become embedded in routine police practice.
Pragmatism Keeps Miranda Intact
- Even conservative justices have preserved Miranda for pragmatic reasons.
- Miranda functions as a short, routinized protection that police can administer quickly.