Do the police need to advise Mirada during Booking Questions? – NJ V Ruffin


Jan 20 2025 10 mins  

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Join instructor Joey Sperlazza as he breaks down NJ v Ruffin decided on 1/7/2025. This is an appellate Unpublished opinion that reaffirms a lot of what we already know about the important topic of Miranda.


Do we need to advise a subject of their Miranda Rights during booking questions?


What do we do if during a formal statement, a defendant says “Well, I want a Lawyer then”?


As always, the items described in these cases are for information only. Determine how the situation impacts you in your agency and in your state. Follow your state laws, state guidelines, and department policy and address questions to your superiors and legal advisors.