Legal Question in Constitutional Law in Indiana

maranda rights

i'm being charged with intimidation to a law officer. I need to know if it's right for them to charge me with this even though i was also arrested for minor in possesion of alcohol and i blew way above the legal limit. Also i was never once read my rights to me or i never signed a waver of rights.


Asked on 8/19/02, 3:01 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Charles Aspinwall Charles S. Aspinwall, J.D., LLC

Re: maranda rights

Minor in possession and intoxication are separate charges, as is threatening an officer. You can be legally charged with more than one offense from a single encounter with law enforcement.

Miranda warnings are required only when a suspect is in custody and is going to be questioned and a statement taken. If there is no custodial interrogation, Miranda advice is not required.

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Answered on 8/19/02, 8:13 am


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