What happens if the cops don’t read me my Miranda rights?  Can my case be thrown out of court?

It is a common misconception that if the police don’t read you your rights that they have done something wrong.  The police are only required to read you your rights if they have you in police custody and are asking you questions.  In that case if they fail to read Miranda then your statements can be thrown out of court.  However, this will not dismiss the entire case.  If law enforcement wants to question you, you should refuse to speak with them until you have called us to be present to protect your rights.  You should refuse to speak to them, even if they don’t read you your rights.