Does a suspect have a right to remain silent during questioning?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. J.P. (In re J.P.), E063285 (Cal. App. 2016):
4. " 'Before being subjected to "custodial interrogation," a suspect "must be warned that 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." ' " (People v. Leonard (2007) 40 Cal.4th 1370, 1399-1400 (Leonard).)
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