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Attorney: Miranda Case Raised Awareness Of Constitutional Rights

By Steve Goldstein
Published: Monday, June 13, 2016 - 3:42pm
Updated: Tuesday, June 14, 2016 - 8:36am
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(Photo courtesy of the Phoenix Police Museum)
Ernesto Miranda's booking photos.

The words echo throughout our society, whether you're an attorney, a criminal, or simply someone who enjoys tv police dramas.

"You have the right to remain silent."

That influential phrase became cemented in the American consciousness thanks to a U.S. Supreme Court decision 50 years ago today — Miranda v. Arizona.

The Show looks back at conversations with several of the late Phoenix attorneys involved in the case.

“A lot of people don't know they have constitutional rights and after Miranda now they all do," said John Frank, one of Miranda's late attorneys.

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