Number: 97-645 Title: Repealing Miranda?: Background of the Controversy over Pretrial Interrogation and Self-Incrimination Authors: Paul S. Wallace, Jr., American Law Division Abstract: Miranda remains controversial among policymakers and academics who continue to debate its legitimacy and desirability over 30 years after its judicial creation. One of the major arguments offered for overruling Miranda is that it has caused great difficulty to law enforcement efforts in controlling crime. Pages: 37 Date: July 20, 2004