Cameron University's Department of History and Government held an event discussing Miranda v. Arizona and how that Supreme Court case affected legal proceedings.
The university held the round table during its Law Day 2016 on Thursday and featured Capt. Aaron Lancaster, an administrative law attorney with the Fort Sill office of the Staff Judge Advocate, and attorney adviser Lisa Bloom.
“Cameron University’s observance of Law Day 2016 will provide an outstanding opportunity for citizens to discuss not only the Miranda case but to learn about law school opportunities and expectations,” Assistant Professor Wendy Whitman-Cobb said.
Miranda v. Arizona addressed the rights of those that have been brought into custody on suspicion of a crime. The Supreme Court ruled that the accused have the right to remain silent and police officers, prosecutors and other law enforcement personnel must inform all suspects that evidence gained in violation of the Fifth Amendment cannot be used against the accused. This decision addressed three additional cases that were associated with interrogations while in custody.
This year is the 50th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision.
Law Day, which is organized by the American Bar Association, has been recognized since 1958.
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