DescriptionMiranda warning written words public document.jpg
English: This is the infamous "Miranda warning". It's words which police officers in the United States are required to read when arresting people to inform them about their "rights". It is used for a Wikipedia article on "Rights". I typed in the warning on a paint program and uploaded the image. There are no copyright issues regarding the words since it's a matter of public record. Sometimes the wording varies slightly depending on which state the arrest happens in.
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