The gap between arrest and Miranda warnings are where police can break the rules. What are the Miranda warnings? You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to speak to an attorney and to have one present during questioning if you so desire. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to you at no cost. You may choose to invoke these rights at any time you wish and you can stop talking to me at any time you wish. Most people don't know what they really mean. You have the right to not answer questions and the cop really doesn't want you to know that. If you're in a custodial interrogation, custodial means no longer free to leave. Interrogation means asking you questions. The police are required to read you your Miranda rights. If they don't and they just continue talking to you and asking questions, your lawyer is going to get those answers suppressed. They can't be used against you in a court of law and that happens more often than you think.