What rights does a suspect have when questioned by a police officer?
MultiRegion, United States of America
The following excerpt is from Tekoh v. Cnty. of L. A., 985 F.3d 713 (9th Cir. 2021):
he has a right to remain silent, that any statement he does make may be used as evidence against him, and that he has a right to the presence of an attorney, either retained or appointed." 384 U.S. at 444, 86 S.Ct. 1602. Thereafter, the officer may proceed with questioning only if the subject of the interrogation agrees to waive these rights. Id. at 44445, 86 S.Ct. 1602 ; see Berghuis v. Thompkins , 560 U.S. 370, 38285, 130 S.Ct. 2250, 176 L.Ed.2d 1098 (2010).
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