Examined the variation and range in reading levels and reading comprehension levels among Miranda waiver sheets. The language of each of the warning sheets was computer-analyzed in terms of the reading level (school grade), quantitative level of reading difficulty, and range of reading ease. Reading levels of the warning sheets ranged from a fourth grade level to the second-year college level.
... [Show full abstract] This study identified three important areas worthy of attention. First, in assessing the validity of any particular Mirandizing instance, the issue of reading level and ease of reading level of warning sheet and education level of the Mirandized suspect should be considered. Second, a current education/reading level assessment of the Mirandized suspect should be obtained in situations in which the question of a disparity between reading level of the suspect and readability of the Miranda warning sheet is even remotely relevant. Third, level of difficulty and ease of reading level of the Miranda warning sheet should be obtained in situations in which a significant disparity may exist between the reading/reading comprehension level of the warning and the education/reading level of the Mirandized suspect. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved)
