By a 5-4 vote, the Court for the first time made two things clear about Miranda rights: first, if a suspect does not want to talk to police — that is, to invoke a right to silence — he must say so, with a clear statement because it is not enough to sit silently or to remain uncooperative, even through a long session; and, second, if the suspect finally answers a suggestive question with a one-word response that amounts to a confession, that, by itself, will be understood as a waiver of the right to silence and the statement can be used as evidence.  Police need not obtain an explicit waiver of that right. The net practical effect is likely to be that police, in the face of a suspect’s continued silence after being given Miranda warnings, can continue to question him, even for a couple of hours, in hopes eventually of getting him to confess.

It is important to know that a motor vehicle collision can result in life altering injuries for drivers, passengers, and nearby pedestrians.  If you have suffered a serious injury as a result of a car accident, you need a top-notch law firm to make sure your case is properly investigated, valued, and handled thoroughly so that you receive all the compensation you are entitled to.  At Parker & Lazzara, we will fight to make sure your rights are protected and that you are properly compensated for the injuries you have sustained. Our opposition knows that we have the ability, experience, and the determination that is essential in making sure our clients are fairly compensated.

If you have suffered any type of injury because of someone else’s negligence, call us right away so that we can be your guide.  Our experienced attorneys offer a free consultation to all potential clients so that you can discuss your motor vehicle collision case without cost or obligation.