Police are questioning a suspect about a crime. Miranda warnings are read to the suspect and the suspect clearly indicates he wishes to remain silent. Which of the following legal limitations are placed on the police?
a. They are, from this point forward, forever barred from asking questions of the suspect related to the crime in question and other crimes.
b. They must immediately, scrupulously respect the decision and stop with questioning, but may, after a significant amount of time passes and after re-reading the Miranda warnings, question the suspect about other crimes.
c. They may ignore verbal requests to remain silent and are only constrained when the request is in writing.
d. They must immediately contact an attorney for the criminal suspect.
b
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