Police Attempt to Interrogate a Criminal Suspect at the Police

question 53

Multiple Choice

Police attempt to interrogate a criminal suspect at the police station prior to any court appearance. The suspect states unequivocally that he wants an attorney present during the questioning. Given the scenario, select the true statement.

• A) Police can legally attempt to coerce or badger the suspect into waiving his previously asserted Miranda rights while held in uninterrupted Miranda custody since the first refusal to waive.
• B) If the suspect is released from Miranda custody and returned to his normal life for some time, generally 14 days, police are legally permitted to attempt the interrogation again.
• C) Police can ignore the request for an attorney if the suspect has not been placed under formal arrest.
• D) Police cannot attempt an interrogation of the suspect under any circumstances.

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