Can a mental person waive his rights when being questioned by police?

04/13/2007 - Criminal - State: FL #3070

Full Question:

If someone is mentally unstable or suicidal at the time they are being questioned by detectives, can they waive their rights to an attorney and what would the terminology for that be?

Answer:

Mentally incompetent to understand the waiver of rights.

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04/13/2007 - Category: Criminal - State: FL #3070

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