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# Miranda Rights

## Section 7 | Miranda Rights

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**7.1 Miranda Rights:** Officers are expected to read the miranda rights when detaining or arresting  a suspect. Miranda rights are required prior to interrogating or questioning a suspect.  

```
You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you 
in a court of law. You have a right to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, 
one will be appointed for you.
```