Sean Helling
In the year 1966, the Supreme Court of the United States decided the case of Miranda v. Arizona. The decision established that when an arrest takes place, the suspect must be informed of their constitutional rights to an attorney, the right to remain silent, the fact that anything that they say can be used against them in court, and the fact that they have the right to have their attorney present during any interrogation.
The outcome of this case has had far-reaching effects on todays society. It has spawned a euphemism for being arrested (to be read your rights), but more importantly, has caused major controversy over the subsequent surge in release of guilty suspects. This increase occurs because the guilty are made aware of the fact that they can legally remain silent, in cases where they otherwise might not.