Arrest Without Miranda Rights In Nevada
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Nevada Revised Statue (NRS) 171.126 states, ``a private person may arrest another for a public offense committed or attempted in his presence.'' Citizen's arrests are rare, because the citizen must convince responding officers that an offense occurred prior to their arrival.
Nonetheless, there are two exceptions to the required Miranda warnings for an in-custody suspect. The first is called the “rescue doctrine” exception and the second is called the “public safety” exception.
However, law enforcement does not have to read Miranda rights (also known as “Mirandize”) to you before asking any and every question.
You have the right to see the warrant when you are subject to an arrest. You should also be given a Miranda warning informing you of the right to remain silent and the right to have an attorney present before being questioned.
Nonetheless, there are two exceptions to the required Miranda warnings for an in-custody suspect. The first is called the “rescue doctrine” exception and the second is called the “public safety” exception.
