When a Suspect Asks for an Attorney During Custodial Interrogation

question 62

Multiple Choice

When a suspect asks for an attorney during custodial interrogation:

• A)police can continue questioning while an attorney is summoned.
• B)police can resume questioning after an attorney has been provided, even if the attorney is not present.
• C)police must stop questioning until an attorney is present or the suspect initiates further conversation with them.
• D)police can never question the suspect again without an attorney being present.

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