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title: Understanding Miranda Rights and Police Interrogation in San Diego
slug: san-diego-miranda-rights-procedures
article_type: Help Article
keywords: Miranda rights, police interrogation
url: https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/defense_attorney
published_date: 2025-10-27T00:00:00
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Police must inform suspects of their Miranda rights before interrogation. Failure to do so can suppress confessions. Knowing your rights protects you from self-incrimination during the criminal process.