Giving a suspect Miranda admonishments is not constitutionally mandated, and Miranda is nothing more than a "prophylactic rule" developed to protect suspects against abuses of their right against compulsory self-incrimination. Nonetheless, court cases have demonstrated civil rights violations involving Miranda but have shown that every Miranda violation is not necessarily a constitutional violation. Certainly, in situations where violating Miranda is part of a predetermined plan or intentional interrogation technique, the likelihood of a civil lawsuit is there. Also, misleading the suspect as to the legal effects of answering questions outside of Miranda may generate civil liability. Policy considerations in determining whether there has been an intentional violation of Miranda are discussed, including the public safety exception, the rescue doctrine, and the Miranda requirement of respect for the suspect's rights.