Can an attorney invoke your right to silence?

An attorney cannot invoke your right to silence on your behalf because the right to silence, often related to the Fifth Amendment in the U.S. Constitution, is a personal right that belongs specifically to the individual. This right allows a person to refuse to answer questions or provide statements that may incriminate them during police interrogation or legal proceedings.

It is the responsibility of the individual to express their desire to exercise this right. While an attorney can advise their client about the right to remain silent and may suggest that they utilize it, ultimately, it is the individual's choice to invoke that right. This distinction emphasizes the personal nature of legal rights, where the individual must actively assert them.

Other options implied restrictions or conditions under which the right can be invoked that do not align with the fundamental principle that the right to silence is an inherent right of the person, independent of their legal representation.