What must happen if a suspect invokes their right to remain silent?

When a suspect invokes their right to remain silent, the law mandates that the interrogation must immediately cease. This right is part of the Miranda rights, which are designed to protect individuals against self-incrimination during custodial interrogations. The essence of this right is that the suspect should not be compelled to communicate anything that could be used against them in court.

If questioning were to continue after a suspect has clearly stated their desire to remain silent, it would violate their constitutional rights and any statements made could be deemed inadmissible in court. Silence must be respected, and any pressure to continue questioning could lead to coercion claims against law enforcement. Thus, once the right to remain silent is invoked, not only must the interrogation stop, but the suspect should also not be subject to further questioning unless they willingly choose to waive their rights later on.