Delta Academy 64-26 Practice Test

Miranda warnings kick in when a person is in custody and being interrogated. That means the police have placed you in a situation where you’re not free to leave, and they’re asking questions or engaging in conduct likely to elicit responses about criminal activity. When both pieces are present—custody and interrogation—the warnings must be given before questioning continues. If either piece is missing, the warnings aren’t required in the same way. The other options aren’t the trigger: a confession isn’t needed, and neither probable cause nor a warrant determines when Miranda applies.