Even a Dog Has the Right to Remain Silent

Miranda rights

Your right to remain silent, otherwise known as Miranda rights, is one of the most well-known phrases in American jurisprudence. It has been made famous through countless TV shows and movies in which a police officer recites it before an arrest.

I bet you’ve never seen a dog read his rights before the police questioned him, though.

Minrande Right Include

  • Right to Remain Silent: “You have the right to remain silent.”
  • Anything You Say Can Be Used Against You: “Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law.”
  • Right to an Attorney: “You have the right to an attorney.”
  • Appointment of an Attorney if You Cannot Afford One: “If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed for you.”

The warning is to ensure that whatever you say is voluntary, protecting your Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination and your Sixth Amendment right to an attorney.

I bet for a dog treat, he would have given in and talked.

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Brian Armstrong grew up in a small farm town in rural Indiana and learned to shoot before he learned to drive. His career began in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, where he worked as a firefighter and a medic before moving to Chicago. Throughout the years, he has owned multiple businesses, from construction to technology. He is back to his emergency services roots -teaching emergency first aid and firearms courses, along with writing for numerous publications. He believes the best way to learn "HOW" to do something is first to answer "WHY" you do something. He is your average guy with views like yours. Now, he's sharing the knowledge he's gained from teaching, learning from others, and researching topics you don't have time to explore. His feeling about staying safe is "The best way to win a fight is not to get into a fight!" He is always looking for new ideas. If you have a topic, current news you would like covered, or a publication looking for content, please reach out and let him know. You can follow him @LetsTalkDGU and #LetsTalkDGU

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