A suspect has been formally charged with a crime (either through prosecutor information or grand jury indictment). The suspect has been assigned defense counsel. While in police custody, the suspect contacts police detectives requesting a meeting to discuss the charges and evidence. The police:

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Once the suspect has been assigned defense counsel, all communication regarding the case must be directed through the attorney. The police must contact the suspect's attorney and arrange for a meeting if necessary. Meeting with the suspect without the attorney present or deliberately eliciting evidence without notifying the attorney would be a violation of the suspect's rights.

A Suspect Has Been Formally Charged with a Crime (Either