The Supreme Court overturned the Court of Appeals' decision and restored Alvarado's conviction. The Court said that being "in cu
stody" was a matter of law, not of whether Alvarado believed he was in custody. Even though Alvarado was a minor, he was not in custody by law, so he did not have to be reminded of his Miranda rights. Which answer best describes the Court’s decision?
The confession cannot be used, because Alvarado believed that he could not leave.
The confession can be used, because Alvarado was not in custody.
The confession can be used, because Alvarado thought that he could leave.
The confession cannot be used, because Alvarado did not know his rights
Lateralization is the tendency for some cognitive processes to be specialized to a section of the brain or the other. Rita and Don summary on their son's brain sectioning is known as Lateralization.
