People v. Simpson

The Grand Jury minutes show that the defendant was questioned by the police without first having been warned: (a) that anything she might say may be used against her; (b) that she need not say anything but she may remain mute; (c) that she had a right to counsel; and (d) that if she could not afford counsel, she would be given one without charge.

*718A lawyer is as important to a defendant at the time of arrest, if not more important, as a lawyer is at the time of arraignment.

In this case the evidence before the jury was illegal, because it was based on statements made by the defendant in answer…