Trina is accused of kidnapping a llama from a public zoo. An officer arrested her as she led the llama through the parking lot on a leash. After the officer read Trina her rights, she claimed the llama was hungry. She just wanted to get a snack for the llama, as the zoo staff weren't nearby.

Which statement is true about Trina's arrest?

The officer followed the ruling in Gideon v. Wainwright. Trina risked hurting her own case by hiring a lawyer on her own.

The officer followed the ruling in Miranda v. Arizona. Trina risked hurting her own case by explaining why she took the llama.

The officer violated the ruling in Gideon v. Wainwright. Trina should have been provided a lawyer at the moment of arrest.

The officer violated the ruling in Miranda v. Arizona. Trina should have not been allowed to speak during the arrest process.

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Lisa Buck

11 July, 06:03

Trina is accused of kidnapping a llama from a public zoo. An officer arrested her as she led the llama through the parking lot on a leash. After the officer read Trina her rights, she claimed the llama was hungry. She just wanted to get a snack for the llama, as the zoo staff weren't nearby.

Which statement is true about Trina's arrest?

The officer followed the ruling in Gideon v. Wainwright. Trina risked hurting her own case by hiring a lawyer on her own.

The officer followed the ruling in Miranda v. Arizona. Trina risked hurting her own case by explaining why she took the llama.

The officer violated the ruling in Gideon v. Wainwright. Trina should have been provided a lawyer at the moment of arrest.

The officer violated the ruling in Miranda v. Arizona. Trina should have not been allowed to speak during the arrest process.

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Massey · Answer 1

Answer: it is B the officer followed the ruling in Miranda V. Arizona. Trina risked hurting her own case by explaining why she took the llama.

Gretchen Morrison · Answer 2

The officer followed the ruling in Miranda v. Arizona. Trina risked hurting her own case by explaining why she took the llama.

Explanation:

In Miranda v. Arizona (1966), the Court ruled that any person who is arrested must be advised of his or her rights at the time of the arrest.