| Spanish translations of Miranda warnings and the totality of the circumstances. | |
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PMID: 18317890 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Spanish-translated Miranda warnings are administered annually to thousands of Hispanic custodial suspects. In examining 121 Spanish translations and their English counterparts from 33 states, the lengths of Miranda warnings were generally comparable but marked differences were observed in the reading levels for individual Miranda components. The adequacy of Miranda translations varies markedly from minor variations to substantive errors. The most serious problems involved the entire omission of Miranda components; several omissions were observed in the Spanish translations for even the basic rights to silence and counsel. More commonly, Miranda discrepancies involved dissimilar content with a substantial trend toward more information in English than Spanish versions. Findings related to the Miranda translations, different word lengths, and varied reading levels are discussed using the totality of circumstances as its framework. |
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Authors:
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Richard Rogers; Amor A Correa; Lisa L Hazelwood; Daniel W Shuman; Raquel C Hoersting; Hayley L Blackwood |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S. Date: 2008-03-04 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Law and human behavior Volume: 33 ISSN: 0147-7307 ISO Abbreviation: Law Hum Behav Publication Date: 2009 Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-01-22 Completed Date: 2009-04-23 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7801255 Medline TA: Law Hum Behav Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 61-9 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Psychology, University of North Texas, Terrill Hall, Psychology Office, Room 351, 1611 West Mulberry St., Denton, TX 76203, USA. RogersR@unt.edu |
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Human Rights
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legislation & jurisprudence* Humans Language* Prisoners / legislation & jurisprudence* United States |
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