Tag Archives: Miranda

Episode 21: State v. Sheppard & Miranda

October 5, 2023PodcastJ. Harris, J. Harris Academy of Police Training, Miranda, New Jerse, police questioning, Questioning a Suspect, routine booking, Sheppard, State v.leoradio

An officer is asking routine booking questions and discovers and injury on the suspect. The question about the injury leads to incriminating statements. Will the statement hold up in court? This is so critical, especially for this case of murder/homicide.

This case is for information only as it was an interesting case involving routine booking questions. It is not a binding case and is for guidance only.

https://law.justia.com/cases/new-jersey/appellate-division-unpublished/2023/a-0332-19.html

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Episode 20: State v. Maclean

September 23, 2023PodcastBright Line, Edwards Bright Line Rule, Harris, Interrogation, Interview, J. Harris Academy of Police Training, Maclean, Miranda, Questioning a Suspect, State v. Macleanleoradio

This podcast examines a recent “unpublished” case out of New Jersey regarding the questioning of a suspect and Miranda. Although this is out of New Jersey, we discuss the US Supreme Court Case regarding Edwards and the “Edwards Bright Line Rule” for questioning a suspect.

Edwards v. Arizona, 451 U.S. 477
State v. McLean, 205 N.J. 438, 16 A.3d 332 (N.J. 2011)

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Episode 15: Did the Cops Need to Given Miranda?

November 25, 2022PodcastCase Law, cop, Cop Training, criminal justice, Detective Training, Detectives, Harris, J. Harris Academy of Police Training, Law Enforcement Training, Miranda, Police, police questioning, Police Training, Questioning, roadside questioningleoradio

Miranda Warnings seem basic. They are stated loud and clear in TV shows and movies. However, the waters are getting muddy with when and how they should be provided to suspects. Recent case law decisions out of New Jersey clarified some issues with regard to what the court will be reviewing when you are dealing with Miranda and your case. Although these cases stem from New Jersey, they do provide some ‘best practices’ to think of around the country when conducting your investigations.

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