The justices voted 5 to 4 that law enforcement officials must advise suspects to be interrogated of their rights to remain silent and to obtain an attorney.

The confession statement was used against Miranda in the trial and he was found guilty of both kidnap and rape to which he received 20 to 30 years in jail.

Ernesto Miranda was arrested by Phoenix police for kidnapping and raping a woman.

These warnings are read to suspects when taken into police custody and before questioning begins.

Officers testified in court that they did not inform Miranda of his right to counsel.

He was questioned for 2 hours by police without a lawyer present.