Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

Miranda

The officer never gave me a Miranda warning. Can I get my case dismissed?


Asked on 11/13/07, 4:12 pm

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Edward J. Chandler Law Office of Edward J. Chandler, P.A.

Miranda

The officer never gave me a Miranda warning. Can I get my case dismissed?

No. The officer is supposed to give a warning of your right to remain silent and tell you that anything you say may be used against you in a court of law (your 5th Amendment rights) and that you have a right to consult an attorney, and if you can not afford one you have a right to have a lawyer appointed for you (your 6th Amendment rights) after s/he arrests you. Sometimes officers do not. The only consequence of failing to tell you is that the prosecution cannot use any of your answers to questions asked by the police after the arrest.

Of more consequence in most cases is the failure to advise you of the state's "implied consent" law, that is, your legal obligation to take a chemical test and the results if you refuse. This can impact the suspension of your license.

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Answered on 12/31/69, 7:00 pm


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