The justices voted 5 to 4 that law enforcement officials must advise suspects to be interrogated of their rights to remain silent and to obtain an attorney.
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The confession statement was used against Miranda in the trial and he was found guilty of both kidnap and rape to which he received 20 to 30 years in jail.
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Ernesto Miranda was arrested by Phoenix police for kidnapping and raping a woman.
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These warnings are read to suspects when taken into police custody and before questioning begins.
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Officers testified in court that they did not inform Miranda of his right to counsel.
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He was questioned for 2 hours by police without a lawyer present.
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