Florida v. Powell

559 U.S. 50 (2010)

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Florida v. Powell

United States Supreme Court
559 U.S. 50 (2010)

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Facts

Powell (defendant) was arrested for robbery and taken to the police station. Before the police began questioning, an officer advised Powell that he had “the right to talk to a lawyer before answering any of [the law enforcement officers’] questions” and that he could invoke the right “at any time . . . during th[e] interview.” Powell said that he understood his rights and was willing to answer questions. Powell then made incriminating statements regarding a handgun. At trial, Powell filed a motion to suppress the statements, arguing that the Miranda warning he received was deficient, because it led him to believe that he could have a lawyer present only before, but not during, questioning. The trial court denied the motion. Powell appealed, and the Florida Supreme Court reversed. The United States Supreme Court granted certiorari.

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Issue

Holding and Reasoning (Ginsburg, J.)

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Key Terms

  • Miranda WarningsThe notices of constitutional rights set forth in the opinion of the United States Supreme Court in Miranda v. Arizona, 384 U.S. 436 (1966) that law enforcement authorities must provide to a suspect in a criminal investigation prior to initiation of a custodial interrogation. The suspect must be advised that the suspect has the right to remain silent, anything the suspect says may be used against the suspect, and the suspect has the right to an attorney.

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