Non-English speakers

Miranda Warnings and Non-English Speakers

At the motion-to-suppress hearing, the police officer testifies: I read the defendant Miranda warnings, and I asked if he understood them. He said yes. I asked if he wanted to waive his rights and speak to me. He said yes. I asked if he had broken into the house and stolen the purse inside, and he said yes. Is that sufficient to show a valid Miranda waiver? Suppose that the defendant has dark...

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