Miranda Warning
Guidance for Reciting
On December 10th 1948,the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights,which has become a universal standard for defending and promoting human rights. December 10th in every year since 1950 has been chosen as Human Rights Day. On Human Rights Day it is celebrated around the globe that“All human beings are born with equal and inalienable rights and fundamental freedoms”.
1、You have the right to remain silent and refuse to answer questions.
2、Anything you do say may be used against you in a court of law.
3、You have the right to consult an attorney before speaking to the police and to have an attorney present during questioning now or in the future.
4、If you cannot afford an attorney,one will be appointed for you before any questioning if you wish.
5、If you decide to answer questions now without an attorney present you will still have the right to stop answering at any time until you talk to an attorney.
6、Knowing and understanding your rights as I have explained them to you,are you willing to answer my questions without an attorney present?
Notes
attorney[E5tE:ni] n. 律师
米兰达警告
诵读导言
1948年12月10日,联合国大会通过并发表了《世界人权宣言》。这份联合国文件已经成为捍卫和改善人权的统一标准。1950年,联大决定将每年的12月10日定为“世界人权日”。当天,“所有的人均生而自由,在尊严及权利方面处于平等地位”的人权理念在全球得到宣扬。
1、你有权保持沉默并拒绝回答问题;
2、你所讲的一切都可在法庭上用作对你不利的证据;
3、在我们向你询问前,你有获得律师帮助的权利,询问时有权要求律师在场;
4、如果你无钱委托律师,如果你希望的话,将在询问前为你指定一名律师;
5、如果你现在决定在没有律师的情况下回答问题,你可以随时要求停止询问,直至你和律师交谈。
6、在了解和懂得这些权利后,现在你愿意在没有律师在场的情况下回答我的问题吗?
口语点津
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