Edwards Rule states what about questioning after a suspect invokes the right to remain silent?

• A. once a suspect invokes the right to remain silent, he or she cannot be questioned again for the same offense unless he or she initiates further communication, exchanges, or conversation with the police
• B. the suspect must be given an opportunity to consult with counsel before any further questioning
• C. the suspect may be questioned after a reasonable cooling-off period
• D. the right to counsel must be waived in writing before any further interrogation

Answer: (A)

This principle comes from Edwards v. Arizona and the idea is that once a suspect clearly asserts the right to silence or to counsel, interrogation must stop and police cannot reinterrogate the same offense unless the suspect themselves initiates further contact. The rule protects the suspect’s decision to cut off questioning and prevents coercive or continued pressure by law enforcement. The only way questioning can resume is if the suspect takes the initiative to reach out to the police, not the other way around. The other options introduce requirements or timeframes not part of Edwards: counseling before further questioning, a cooling-off period, or a written waiver of counsel.