Do you have a right to an attorney?
YES. If you are unable to afford an attorney, you have a right to be put in touch with the Public Defender or, if one is not available, the police must cease questioning you. The Public Defender, a lawyer, is available to give you important legal advice following your arrest. If you are in doubt about whether you should talk with the arresting officer or other law enforcement officers, you should wait until you have spoken with an attorney before giving up your CONSTITUTIONAL right to remain silent. Clearing and unequivocally requesting an attorney should stop all questions by the police.