Question

What is meant by the statement, "You can decide at any time to exercise these rights and not answer any

questions or make any statements"?
O Once the suspect has agreed to speak, he or she cannot later claim that they were forced to do so
O The suspect is always encouraged to change his or her mind and begin speaking with the police
Even if the suspect initially agrees to speak with the police, he or she has the right to stop the interview at any time and seek
legal advice
Once the suspect has made a decision to speak or to remain silent, that choice cannot be changed

Answer 1

This is because you can invoke your rights at any time. This means that after invoking your rights, any incriminating statements you made after will be inadmissible as evidence. A person may still invoke their right to remain silent or right to an attorney even after they have agreed to answer the officer's questions.