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The Rights of Defendants

Question 3 • *NBHS FL-2106010-M/J Civics A

Read the passage.The Supreme Court decided that Ernesto Miranda’s rights had been violated by the state of Arizona and overturned his conviction. This meant that the state of Arizona had to retry Miranda.

Answer
A
His trial would not include a jury.
B
His trial could not be on the same charge.
C
His confession could not count as evidence.
D
His sentence would be less severe if he were convicted.

Explanation

Miranda’s rights were violated because he had not been properly informed of his rights before questioning. As a result, his confession could not be used as evidence against him at a retrial. The state could retry him on the same charge, and the passage does not imply that the trial would lack a jury or that his sentence would be reduced.

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