The Truth About Miranda Rights Let’s talk about Miranda Rights—where they came from and why they matter for your personal safety. In 1963, Ernesto Miranda was arrested in Phoenix. After two hours of questioning, he signed a confession…without ever being told he had the right to remain silent or the right to an attorney. That case became Miranda v. Arizona in 1966. The Supreme Court ruled that before police interrogate someone who is in custody, they must inform them of their Fifth Amendment righ