Which of the Following Is TRUE Regarding the Waiver of the Right

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is TRUE regarding the waiver of the right to remain silent?

• A)Police usually continue interrogating suspects who invoke their rights to silence and/or to a lawyer.
• B)Suspects overwhelmingly waive their Miranda rights to remain silent and to have a lawyer assist them.
• C)Police almost never give the required Miranda warning.
• D)Police frequently use "overtly coercive tactics" to get waivers.

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