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grayhare
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grayhare asked in Politics & GovernmentLaw Enforcement & Police · 1 decade ago

misdemeanor-not read rights?

I was arrested for a misdemeanor and I was not read my rights. What are the legal implications of this?

Update:

I ask because the cop said "Before I read you your rights, is there anything you want to say off the record?" Then he went to get his cuffs (he had left them in his car...) and when he came back he apparently forgot. Just thought it was strange he said implied he was going to read me my rights and then didn't.

Update 2:

I never said he didn't interrogate me. I am not clueless about this process. I simply have gotten confllicting information regarding this subject. There is no reason to "LOL."

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  • trooper3316
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago
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    The implication of not being read your rights is that any questions you answered can not be used against you in court.

    It does not affect the original charge, it is a rule of evidence only, and pertains only to the questions he asked about the offense you were arrested for.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    None at all. You were arrested. Miranda rights only apply to interrogation. Since it wasn't necessary to question you about the offense, you haven't said anything that can be used against you in court. They just don't apply. Arrests can be made if the proof of the crime is present. Cops don't need your confession. LOL

  • Blah (for now)
    1 decade ago

    Your rights are typically only read to you if you are being interrogated for a crime. You could be arrested and not read any rights without any legal implications.

  • California Street Cop
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago

    Custody and interrogation are the criteria. If you are in custody (cuffs) and being interrogated (questioned about the the crime you're suspected of) Miranda is required.

    Otherwise its not needed.

    Source(s): California cop.
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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    There are no implications.

    You can be arrested without having your rights read to you, there is no requirement for that.

    Your rights are only read to you if you are questioned about your involvement in a crime.

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