State v. Pyle

The question presented is whether the holding of Miranda v. Arizona, 384 U. S. 436, is applicable in misdemeanor cases.

In Miranda v. Arizona, 384 U. S. 436, at page 444, Chief Justice Warren, speaking for the majority, summarized the holding, as follows:

“Our holding will be spelled out with some specificity in the pages which follow but briefly stated it is this: the prosecution may not use statements, whether exculpatory or inculpatory, stemming from custodial interrogation of the defendant unless it demonstrates the use of procedural safeguards effective to secure the privilege against…