Discussion Post: : Berghuis v. Thompkins
In this case, after agreeing to hear the case (known as granting certiorari) the United States Supreme Court held that detectives interrogating Thompkins did not violate Thompkins' Miranda rights in obtaining his confession.
o Read the case of Berghuis v. Thompkins. You may also find it helpful to listen to the oral arguments the lawyers made before the United States Supreme Court.
Prepare an argument for:
o If your last name begins with A through N you must argue in favor of the majority's decision in the case. (Finding that the detectives did not violate Thompkins' Miranda rights).
o If your last name begins with M through Z you must argue against the majority's decision and in favor of the dissent. The dissent argued that Thompkins' confession was illegally obtained in violation of his Miranda rights.
The response must include a reference list. One-inch margins, double-space, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.