ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Miranda rights

Miranda rights are the words that cops say to people they have arrested before they ask them questions. These words are important because they tell the person they have the right to remain silent, which means they don't have to say anything at all. They also say that anything the person says can be used against them in court, so it's important to think carefully about what they say. The cops also tell the person they have the right to a lawyer, which means they can talk to a special kind of helper who knows about the law and can help them make sure their rights are protected.

So, if you ever get arrested, the cops will tell you your Miranda rights so you know what to do and what not to say. It's important to remember these rights and use them if you need to. And if you ever get arrested and the cops don't tell you your Miranda rights, you should tell the judge or a lawyer because that's not fair!