Briefly Discuss the Court's Position in Burghuis V

question 40

Essay

Briefly discuss the Court's position in Burghuis v. Thompkins on waiving Miranda. What impact did their holding have on the prosecution's burden to establish that a defendant waived his or her Miranda rights?

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Characterized by or involving competition; having a strong desire to win or be the best at something.

Type A Orientation

A behavior pattern characterized by aggressiveness, competitiveness, urgency, and a constant struggle to achieve more in less time.

Achievement-oriented

A personal or organizational focus on setting and meeting high-performance standards and goals.

Type A Orientation

A personality trait characterized by competitiveness, urgency, aggressiveness, and a high degree of ambition and drive.