In Miranda v. Arizona (1966), the Supreme Court overturned the conviction of Ernesto Miranda because ___________.

The Supreme Court ruled that police must inform people in custody of their rights before questioning them, including the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney. Miranda’s confession was obtained without those warnings, so the Court overturned his conviction. The correct choice is “he had not been informed of his rights prior to his confession.”

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