Does Miranda protect me during a DUI stop?
Short Answer: Miranda applies to custodial interrogation, not every roadside question.
Explanation: Under Berkemer v. McCarty, roadside DUI questioning during a temporary traffic stop is often not treated as full custody. Once a person is in custody, however, interrogation generally requires Miranda warnings before the State can use custodial statements.
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