I. Miranda Rights/Warnings We all know from every popular police
or detective show that when the police arrest a suspect they are
required to “read him his rights.” These rights are more
commonly known as Miranda Warnings. The requirement that police
officers read a suspect his/her Miranda warnings has become so
much a part of our culture that the word “mirandize” has even
become a recognized verb in the dictionary and most people can
recite the warnings by heart. - You have the right to remain
silent, anything you say can and will be used against you in
court. - You have the right to an attorney and have an attorney
present with you during questioning. If you are indigent and
cannot afford an attorney one will be appointed for you. (being
considered indigent and not being able to afford the cost of an
attorney are different issues and usually if you have a job you
would only be considered indigent if earn less than a poverty
level wage. For a more detailed explanation of your right to an
attorney see section