... of his rights or didn't understand them, then the confession would be found inadmissible. Chief Justice Earl Warren explains: The case before us raises questions, which go to the roots of our concepts of American criminal jurisprudence: the restraints society must observe consistent with the Federal Constitution in prosecuting individuals for crime... Prior to any questioning, the person must be warned that he has the right to remain silent, that any statement he does make may be used as evidence against him, and that he has a right to the presence of an attorney, either retained or appointed...Unless adequate protective devices are employed to dispel the compulsion inherent in custodial surroundings, no statement obtained from the defendant can truly be the product of his free choice (Miranda v. Arizona). This Court ruling provides a guideline in which law enforcement agencies may introduce such safeguards into existing procedures. These safeguards protect the officers ...

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