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Maryland v. Shatzer

Feb 20, 2024
The podcast delves into the Supreme Court case allowing repeated interrogations with an arbitrary 14-day waiting period. It explores Justice Clarence Thomas's views on the Edwards rule and tensions in the legal system regarding self-representation. The analysis criticizes unrealistic expectations on individuals during police interrogations and emphasizes the risks of interacting with law enforcement without a lawyer.
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Quick takeaways

  • After invoking the right to an attorney, police can wait 14 days and re-interrogate without providing an attorney, as ruled in Maryland v. Shatzer.
  • Skepticism towards prophylactic rules like Miranda rights may erode these rights and lead to potential violations by law enforcement.

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Case Overview

The podcast episode discusses the case of Maryland v. Shatzer, which focuses on Miranda rights. The court ruled that once a suspect invokes their right to an attorney, the police can wait 14 days and then re-interrogate the suspect without providing an attorney. The episode explores the implications of this ruling and the potential loopholes it creates.

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