Question

roberts, romeo
which right was clarified as a result of the u.s. supreme court decision in miranda v. arizona?
a a defendant has the right to a court - appointed lawyer.
b a defendant has the right to a criminal trial without a jury.
c a suspect has the right to refuse searches without a warrant.
d a suspect has the right to avoid making self - incriminating statements.

Explanation:

The Miranda v. Arizona decision established that suspects must be informed of their right to remain silent (to avoid self - incrimination) and their right to an attorney. Option A is about the right to a court - appointed lawyer, which is from Gideon v. Wainwright. Option B is incorrect as the right to a jury trial is from other cases. Option C is about the Fourth Amendment (warrantless searches), not Miranda. Option D matches the Miranda ruling about self - incrimination.

Answer:

D. A suspect has the right to avoid making self - incriminating statements.