The right to counsel applies to custodial interrogations in what stage?

• A. Before any questioning begins
• B. Once in custody and being interrogated
• C. Only during grand jury proceedings
• D. After reviewing rights with a supervisor

Answer: (B)

The key idea is when the right to counsel under Miranda applies: it is triggered in custodial interrogations, the moment a person is both in custody and being questioned by police. In that stage, officers must clearly inform the person of their rights, and the person may demand an attorney. If such a request is made, questioning must stop until an attorney is present or the person chooses to waive rights. Outside of custody or outside interrogation, the automatic right to counsel isn’t activated in the same way, and proceedings like grand jury appearances involve different procedures. So the right to counsel applies at the point you’re in custody and being interrogated.