The Miranda rule has degenerated into being a set of magic words, ... And when we get to trial, it's not so important that the suspect confessed voluntarily, but whether or not those words were said at the right time. -Edward Flynn

 

The Miranda rule has degenerated into being a set of magic words, ... And when we get to trial, it's not so important that the suspect confessed voluntarily, but whether or not those words were said at the right time.


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It's a strange thing to say, but it made me feel proud of the neighborhood I live in -- even though my neighborhood is in prison right now.

Edward Flynn

The randomness of police tactics, police tactics applied without the knowledge of local turf, without being able to draw intelligent distinctions between possible suspects and people who aren't suspects, it's what ... has gotten us into this soup.

Edward Flynn

We are disappointed in the official announcement to close our beloved St. Augustine church.

Edward Flynn

When they use their breaks, they have the danger of hydroplaning.

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