The document explains that if law enforcement does not provide Miranda rights to a defendant, their statements cannot be used as evidence in court. It reaffirms that the burden of proof in criminal cases is 'beyond a reasonable doubt.' It also notes that officials may still act on the knowledge gained from a non-Mirandized individual, but cannot use their statements against them during the trial.

1. If law enforcement fails to give the defendant their Miranda rights, then any information the
defendant offers at that time is not admissible at trial. T/F
The burden of proof in a criminal case is "beyond reasonable doubt". T/F
Solution
Answer 1:
True. If law enforecemt officials decline to offer a Miranda warning to an individual in their
custody , they may interrogate that person and act upon the knowledge gained, but may not use
that person's statements as evidence against him or her in a criminal trial.
Answer 2:
True. . The burden of proof in a criminal case is beyond reasonable doubt.