Which statement is not part of the Miranda warnings?

Which statement is not part of the Miranda warnings?

• A. The right to remain silent
• B. Anything you say can be used against you in court
• C. You have the right to an attorney before speaking to police
• D. You must speak to the officer to avoid charges

Answer: (D)

Miranda warnings center on protecting your right not to self-incriminate and your right to legal counsel. They tell you you can choose to speak or to remain silent, that anything you say can be used against you in court, and that you have the right to an attorney before speaking to police. If you can’t afford an attorney, one will be provided. The statement that you must speak to avoid charges is not part of these warnings. You are not forced to talk to police to avoid charges. You can assert your right to silence and request an attorney, and questioning must stop until counsel is present. In other words, the warnings emphasize choosing whether to speak rather than mandating speech to dodge charges.

Miranda warnings center on protecting your right not to self-incriminate and your right to legal counsel. They tell you you can choose to speak or to remain silent, that anything you say can be used against you in court, and that you have the right to an attorney before speaking to police. If you can’t afford an attorney, one will be provided.

The statement that you must speak to avoid charges is not part of these warnings. You are not forced to talk to police to avoid charges. You can assert your right to silence and request an attorney, and questioning must stop until counsel is present. In other words, the warnings emphasize choosing whether to speak rather than mandating speech to dodge charges.