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  • Essay / Restorative justice: substantive and procedural justice...

    Once a suspect is placed under arrest, law enforcement officers must read him or her their Miranda rights: “You have the right to keep silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in court. You have the right to a lawyer. If you cannot afford a lawyer, one will be appointed for you” (Reuters, 2017). Additionally, the law enforcement officer must ensure that the suspect understands his or her rights. Miranda Rights are not required to be read until an arrest is made. If the Miranda rights are not read after an arrest, any spontaneous or voluntary statement can be used against them (Kita, 2012). However, there is a risk that the judge will reject any statement made in