This week’s #fridayfacts covers the indelible right to counsel.
Once a person clearly says, “I want an attorney,” all police questioning must stop.
Under New York law, this right is stronger than under federal law—once invoked, it cannot be waived, even voluntarily.
Any statements or consents obtained without counsel present are suppressed.
This right applies to criminal, not civil, proceedings—and ensures every person facing prosecution can defend themselves properly.