So You Think You Know Your Miranda Rights? Mistakes, Myths and Meta-Ignorance

By Dr. Richard Rogers

Regents Professor of Psychology

Friday, November 4, 2011, 2:00 p.m.

Golden Eagle Suite, 3rd Floor, University Union, UNT Denton Campus

Light refreshments will be served

Misperceptions about Miranda warnings and waivers will be addressed as Dr. Richard Rogers exposes the Miranda myths and their devastating consequences. Dr. Rogers proposes a “professional neglect hypothesis” to explain why 300,000 adult suspects have impaired Miranda abilities that are “pushed through” the criminal justice system each year.

Richard Rogers, a Regents Professor of Psychology at the University of North Texas is nationally recognized for his contributions to forensic and clinical psychology and psychiatry. He is an engaging speaker who has given more than 100 invited talks, colloquia, and workshops nationally and internationally.