Does this mean that the police can continue interrogation after you request legal councel?
Under Edwards, once such a defendant “has invoked his [Miranda] right,” interrogation must stop. 451 U. S., at 484<\blockquote>.
No. In this case, the defendant never requested counsel. He was appointed a public defender automatically. When informed of his Miranda rights, he still opted to cooperate in the search for the weapon and wrote the letter.