Miranda v. Arizona requires that individuals arrested must be advised of rights before interrogation. Which rights are included?

• A. The right to consult with an attorney and the right against self-incrimination
• B. The right to a speedy trial
• C. The right to bear arms
• D. The right to a trial by jury

Answer: (A)

During custodial interrogation, police must inform the arrestee of protections that prevent coercive questioning. The essential rights included are the right to consult with an attorney and the right against self-incrimination, which means the right to remain silent so that statements cannot be compelled. These protections come from the Fifth Amendment (self-incrimination) and the Sixth Amendment (right to counsel). The other listed rights—speedy trial, bearing arms, and trial by jury—are important constitutional guarantees, but they are not part of the Miranda warning and do not apply to the immediate interrogation context. So the combination that Miranda requires is the right to consult with an attorney and the right against self-incrimination.