Members of the United States Congress are generally protected from being criminally prosecuted for their “legislative acts” under the Speech or Debate Clause of the United States Constitution. Pursuant to the clause, members of both Houses of Congress are privileged from being arrested, except for treason, felony, or breach of “Former Arizona Congressman Must Face Public Corruption Charges”
Miranda: The Prosecution Will Not Use What You Say to Help You
The United States Supreme Court requires that a criminal defendant be advised of the rights to remain silent and request an attorney before being questioned by the police while in custody. For over 40 years these rights have been enshrined in the famous Miranda warning, an important procedural safeguard to “Miranda: The Prosecution Will Not Use What You Say to Help You”