Police are given greater latitude when conducting an interrogation if they already possess evidence indicating the defendant's guilt.

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This is known as the "guilty knowledge doctrine" and allows police to use the evidence they have to direct their interrogation and potentially obtain a confession or additional evidence. However, police still must adhere to constitutional protections and not use coercion or force during interrogation.

Police Are Given Greater Latitude When Conducting an Interrogation If