Of Which of the Following Must a Defendant Be Informed

question 38

Multiple Choice

Of which of the following must a defendant be informed before questioning?

• A)That the right to an attorney does not begin until after the defendant is arraigned.
• B)That unless the defendant can afford any attorney,the defendant will not have an attorney.
• C)That the defendant has the right to consult an attorney before speaking to the police.
• D)That statements made to law enforcement before arraignment may not be used against the defendant in court.
• E)That the defendant must answer questions,or there will be a presumption of guilt at trial.

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