“You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can, and will, be used against you in court of law. You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford one, one will be appointed to you" These words have their root in the 1966 case of Miranda v. Arizona. Accused peeping tom Ernesto Miranda was arrested and interrogated. Miranda not knowing he had the right to remain silent confessed under interrogation. He was convicted and won an appeal brought by the ACLU. The supreme court overturned his conviction. Miranda was retried and convicted later that year. Thanks to the ACLU every person must be informed of his or her rights when arrested.
