Which statement about police interrogation is correct?

A. If a suspect is in custody, police must inform him of the right to remain silent before beginning to question him.
B. Police are not allowed to deceive suspects during the questioning process.
C. Police may not coerce a confession through physical means, but they may coerce one through psychological means.
D. Police cannot legally interrogate suspects for more than 6 hours.


A. If a suspect is in custody, police must inform him of the right to remain silent before beginning to question him.

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