the webmaster notes: in another article published in the tucson citizen on the same day it says. not only did the officers discourged the suspects from taking to an attorney but they were trained to do this by their police departments which the article identified as the los angeles and santa monica police departments

Arizona Republic

Tuesday, November 9, 1999

Ruling permits lawsuits for Miranda violations


LOS ANGELES - Police officers can be sued for discouraging suspects from calling an attorney after they have been advised of their Miranda rights, a federal appellate court ruled Monday.

"Officers who intentionally violate the rights protected by Miranda must - expect to have to defend themselves in civil actions," said the decision from the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco.

The familiar warning given by police tells suspects they have a right to remain silent and to an attorney.


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