What was a key result of the Miranda vs. Arizona decision in the legal system?

The Miranda vs. Arizona decision resulted in the requirement that defendants must be informed of their rights, particularly the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney, before being subjected to interrogation while in custody. This landmark Supreme Court ruling established that any statements made by a defendant during custodial interrogation would be inadmissible in court unless the defendant had been made aware of their rights and voluntarily waived them.

This ruling was founded on the Fifth Amendment, which protects against self-incrimination, and emphasizes the importance of ensuring that individuals are aware of their rights in order to protect against coercive interrogation practices. By upholding this principle, the decision significantly transformed the interrogation process and the treatment of suspects within the legal system, thereby reinforcing the rights of individuals in custody.