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Miranda rule

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

A rule requiring accused persons to be informed of certain Fifth and Sixth Amendment procedural protections before interrogation.

AP course connection

Topic 3.8: 3.8 Amendments: Due Process and the Rights of the Accused

Unit 3

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