Includes bibliographical references (pages 106-110) and index.
Contents
Miranda v. Arizona -- Point : Miranda was wrongly decided and should be overruled -- Counterpoint : Miranda is consistent with the Bill of Rights -- Point : given today's crime problem, Miranda is inappropriate -- Counterpoint : the Miranda encourages civilized police behavior -- Point : Miranda has hindered the fight against crime -- Counterpoint : Miranda should be strengthened, not weakened -- The future of Miranda.
Summary
Introduces the famous case and discusses whether the ruling was appropriate both at the time and in our current society and whether Miranda rights encourage proper police behavior.