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Case Study: The Stolen Valor Act — Unit test

Question 18 • U.S. Government - SS3315 IC

In New York v. Quarles (1983), the Supreme Court ruled that Miranda rights do not have to be read if a suspect

Answer
a
already has a criminal record.
p
puts public safety at immediate risk.
l
looks as if he or she has just committed a crime.
i
is someone the arresting officer already knows.

Explanation

In New York v. Quarles, the Court recognized a “public safety” exception to the Miranda rule. Police may ask questions without first giving Miranda warnings when there is an immediate threat to public safety, such as asking where a discarded weapon is. So the correct choice is “puts public safety at immediate risk.”

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