America has an extremely large crime rate. Because of this fact, people are very concerned with the rights of the accused. The Bill of Rights has several expressed rights of criminal suspects to ensure justice. Over the last several decades, the Supreme Court has interpreted these Constitutional protections. The most important of these interpretations is the exclusionary rule and the Miranda warnings. <Tab/>The exclusionary rule is based on the Fourth …
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…unconstitutional. Section 3501 said that statements from suspects could be used against them without being read their rights, as long as they were made voluntarily. <Tab/>The Supreme Court has made several interpretations of the rights of the accused expressed in the Bill of Rights. These interpretations, including the exclusionary rule and the Miranda warnings, give rights to suspects, but also place limitations on these rights so that, ideally, justice is served.