Miranda

**MIRANDA ADMONITION**	*MODIFIED: State Bar of California*	*Cowardin Modified Version*
READING LEVEL: Grade 10	READING LEVEL: Grade 5	READING LEVEL: Grade 3
LANGUAGE LEVEL: Age 15	LANGUAGE LEVEL: Age 10	LANGUAGE LEVEL: Age 8

1. You have the right to remain silent.	1. It’s OK if you don’t want to talk. I won’t try to make you.	1. You don’t have to talk to me. It’s up to you.

2. If you give up the right to remain silent, anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law.	2. If you do talk to me about what happened, I will use what you tell me to try to send you to jail.	2. If you do, I can tell the judge what you say.

3. You have the right to speak with an attorney and to have the attorney present during questioning.	3. You’ll do better if there is a lawyer to help you.	3. You can talk to a lawyer first.

4. If you so desire and cannot afford one, an attorney will be appointed for you without charge before questioning.	4. If you can’t afford to pay a lawyer, I’ll get you one for free. You won’t have to pay me back.	4. If you can’t pay for a lawyer* I will get you one free. * Check key terms/phrases for understanding.

	5. Do you understand what I am telling you about getting a lawyer?