Under what condition may a prosecutor interview the accused?

• A. The accused's consent is sufficient for interview.
• B. The accused's legal representative presence is optional.
• C. The interview may be conducted privately without restrictions.
• D. Only with the accused's legal representative present.

Answer: (D)

Prosecutors must respect the accused’s right to legal representation in any interview to protect fair procedure and prevent coercion or misunderstanding. The only acceptable condition for interviewing the accused is that their legal representative is present, so counsel can advise, intervene if needed, and ensure the rights to silence and privileged communications are preserved. Simply giving consent does not replace the need for a lawyer, and making interviews private or optional could lead to pressured or ill-considered statements and undermine due process.