Think you know Miranda v. Arizona? 5/26 event may surprise you

Ernesto Miranda, and the case named for him, remain a subject of scrutiny.

A luncheon seminar this Thursday, May 26, offers to tell “The Inside Story of Miranda v. Arizona.” Of course, the only way to discover how much you know (and don’t know) about the landmark case is to attend the event hosted by Los Abogados.

Presenters:

• Hon. Barry G. Silverman, U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit
• Hon. Bridget S. Bade, Magistrate Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona
• Capt. Carroll Cooley (ret.), Phoenix Police Department (Ernesto Miranda’s arresting officer)

When:

Thursday, May 26, 2016, 11:30 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.

Where:

Sandra Day O’Connor U.S. District Courthouse, Jury Assembly Room, 401 W. Washington Street Phoenix, AZ 85003

Cost:

• $20 Members
• $25 Non-Members $10 Students

Register and pay in advance online here. And see the flyer below for more detail.

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Miranda ruling the focus of two Arizona #LawDay events

Ernesto Miranda

Next week, we have two opportunities to her smart folks talk about a landmark Supreme Court case that arose in Arizona. The case, of course, is Miranda v. Arizona, whose 50 anniversary is this year:

“In 1966, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the conviction of Ernesto Miranda on kidnapping and rape charges because he was not informed of his rights during his arrest, making his written and signed confession null and void. After the U.S. Supreme Court ruling, Miranda was retried by the state of Arizona and his confession was not used as evidence. Miranda was convicted and sentenced to 20-30 years in prison.”

The first event, on Monday, May 2, includes speakers and historic artifacts, and is hosted by the Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records.

• The Arizona Capitol Museum is celebrating Law Day 2016 with “Miranda: More than Words,” May 2, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the Historic Supreme Courtroom, 1700 W. Washington St., Phoenix. Admission is free.
• The lineup of speakers includes the arresting officer in the case, and organizers have partnered with the Phoenix Police Museum for an exhibit on the case.
• A day-long speaker series in the State Library of Arizona Marguerite B. Cooley Reading Room, one floor above the Historic Supreme Courtroom will include speakers Arizona Court of Appeals Judge Maurice Portley; attorney Bob McWhirter; and retired Capt. Carroll Cooley, Phoenix Police Department arresting officer in the Miranda case.
• For more information, go here or contact the State Library of Arizona at 602-926-3870.

The second event, on Wednesday, May 4, features a panel discussion, hosted by the Maricopa County Bar Association:

• According to one news story, panelists will include retired Arizona Supreme Court Justice Rebecca White Berch, Arizona Court of Appeals Judge Patricia Norris and others.
• Register here for the free event:

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