Which of the following is NOT one of the four elements required by the Miranda decision?

The correct answer is that the application of force is not one of the four elements required by the Miranda decision. The Miranda v. Arizona case established specific guidelines that law enforcement must follow to ensure that a suspect's Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination is protected during custodial interrogations.

The four essential elements established by the Miranda decision include:

1. Custody: This refers to whether a reasonable person in the suspect's position would believe they were free to leave. If an individual is in custody, they need to be informed of their rights.

2. Interrogation: This involves any actions initiated by law enforcement that are intended to elicit an incriminating response from the suspect. Questions or any form of pressure that could lead to self-incrimination necessitate a Miranda warning.

3. Understanding: After being informed of their rights, the suspect must demonstrate an understanding of those rights. This ensures that they can make an informed decision regarding their rights, particularly the right to remain silent.

4. Waiver of rights: This refers to the suspect voluntarily relinquishing their right to remain silent or to have an attorney present during questioning. Waiver must be made knowingly, intelligently, and voluntarily.

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