Doody v. Schriro, No. 06-17161 (9th Cir.) (596 F.3d 620) (February 25, 2010) (Judge Johnnie B. Rawlinson)
Here, a majority of the en banc court held that the Phoenix police department had “completely obfuscated the core precepts of Miranda,” and had overborn the will of the teenage suspect "rendering his confession involuntary”.
For anyone who continues to question the absolute need for strong and unrestricted Miranda rights, ...
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