Be Careful What You Search For In Google

“You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say
can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an
attorney, and to have an attorney present during any questioning. If you
cannot afford a lawyer, one will be provided for you at government
expense.”

Apparently, the Miranda Warnings might need an upgrade. Here’s something those US SC Justices didn’t cover: Google search terms and search results in your hard drive (I know, I know, that was in 1963 – no Google yet). Robert Petrick, on trial for the murder of his wife, might find himself in trouble because of the contents found in his computer. Among other things, Petrick allegedly used the search words “neck snap break” and “hold” before his wife was killed.
Read more about the story here.

At least here in the Philippines, we don’t have the same problem. Ask about Miranda and the police will immediately respond in this manner:

Suspect (or perpetrator, depending on whose point of view): Ser, hindi pa
ako na-mi-Miranda. [Sir, you haven’t given me my Miranda
rights.]
Police: Anong merienda
merienda!?!!! Sinuswerte ka! Tumahimik ka diyan at pirmahan mo na lang
itong confession kung ayaw mong masaktan. [What snack are you talking
about!? You’ve got to be kidding! Just shut up and sign this
confession if you know what’s good for you.]
Suspect (or perp): Pero
ser kailangan ko munang ma-Miranda! [But sir, I need to be
Mirandized!]
Police: er, suspect> Etong meriendahin mo, ulol! [Try eating this, idiot!]

You get the picture.