In which situation does the Miranda v. Arizona decision not apply?

The situation in which the Miranda v. Arizona decision does not apply is during field interrogations. In this context, field interrogations refer to conversations or questioning that occurs in the field—typically in a public space—where an individual is not formally taken into custody. The Miranda rights stem from the necessity of ensuring that individuals are aware of their right to remain silent and their right to an attorney when they are in custody and subjected to interrogation.

The Supreme Court ruling in Miranda v. Arizona specifically addresses the need to inform individuals of their rights when they are in a custodial setting where their freedom to leave is limited. During field interrogations, where the individual is free to leave and not formally detained, the protections outlined in Miranda do not apply in the same manner. Thus, law enforcement does not need to administer Miranda warnings when questioning occurs in this less formal context, making the situation distinct from custodial interrogations, police-administered interviews, or confessions obtained in writing, all of which involve a more structured scenario where rights must be articulated.