You are interviewing the prime suspect in a serious case, and you know that his attorney is waiting to see him outside the interrogation room. The suspect has been advised of his rights, but has not chosen to invoke his right to an attorney. Under current law, you are not required to inform him that his attorney is present outside. Do you think this is a violation of the spirit of Miranda? Why or why not?

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The Answer of You are interviewing the prime suspect in a serious case, and you know that his attorney is waiting to see him outside the interrogation room. The suspect has been advised of his rights, but has not chosen to invoke his right to an attorney. Under current law, you are not required to inform him that his attorney is present outside. Do you think this is a violation of the spirit of Miranda? Why or why not?

You Are Interviewing the Prime Suspect in a Serious Case