What can be done if the police questioned my 13 year old son? I was not called for permission nor was I notified that the pol...
Full Question:
What can be done if the police questioned my 13 year old son? I was not called for permission nor was I notified that the police officer talked to my son.
07/11/2007 |
Category: Civil Rights |
State: Michigan |
#7103
Answer:
There is no state or federal law which prohibits police from questioning a minor without parental consent. Individual police departments may adopt policies that forbid questioning of minors without parental consent. Whether or not statements obtained from minors during interviews conducted without parental consent can be used against minors in court varies by the facts in each case. Parents may instruct their children not to speak with police unless a parent first gives permission, since no one is legally required to speak with the police.
