Interview and Interrogation - Mini Course

Understanding Miranda rights is critical for conducting lawful and effective interviews and interrogations. Knowing when to give the warning, how to handle a suspect invoking their rights, and what to do if a mistake happens can make or break your case. This class gives you the essential knowledge and tools to handle Miranda properly.

In Interview and Interrogation, you’ll learn the key factors that trigger Miranda, how to manage the process, and how to address issues that come up along the way.

What You’ll Learn

• When Miranda Applies
  Learn the three key factors that must be in place before you need to read Miranda rights, and how to spot them in the field.
  
  

• Freedom to Leave and Miranda
  Understand how a person’s freedom to leave affects when Miranda applies, and how to assess it during an interview or interrogation.
  
  

• How Long Miranda Lasts
  Know how long a suspect’s rights last after they invoke them, and what that means for your investigation.
  
  

• Handling Miranda Mistakes
  Determine what to do if a mistake happens during Miranda, like giving a defective waiver, and how to fix it without compromising the case.

By the end of this class, you’ll be confident in handling Miranda requirements, from giving the warning to managing challenges in court. You’ll know how to protect individuals’ rights while building strong cases.