Opinion of the Court
Thompkins Did Waive His Miranda Rights During Interrogation
The Miranda v. Arizona (1966) Court formulated a warning that must be given to suspects before they can be subjected to custodial interrogation. The substance of the warning still must be given to suspects today. All concede that the warning given in this case was in full compliance with these requirements. The dispute centers on the response — or nonresponse — from the suspect. Invoking the Right to Remain Silent by Remaining Silent Van Chester Thompkins makes various arguments that his answers to questions from the detectives were inadmissible. He first contends that he “invoke[d] his privilege” to remain silent…
