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Define 'custodial interrogation' for Miranda purposes, detailing the specific criteria that must be met for Miranda rights to apply.



For 'Miranda' rights to apply, a suspect must be subjected to 'custodial interrogation'. 'Custody' in this context means that a reasonable person would not feel free to leave. This is an objective standard, considering the totality of the circumstances surrounding the questioning. Factors considered include the location of the questioning, the length of the interrogation, the number of officers present, and the degree of restraint placed on the individual. A person can be considered in custody even if they are not formally arrested. 'Interrogation' refers to express qu....

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