Escobedo v. Illinois (1964): Right to Counsel During Interrogation

The Supreme Court ruled 5–4 that once a suspect in custody requests a lawyer, police must stop questioning until counsel is present. Danny Escobedo’s confession—obtained after hours of interrogation without attorney access—was excluded. The decision rooted the right in the 5th (self-incrimination) and 6th (counsel) Amendments, paving the way for Miranda v. Arizona (1966).