05-16-2013, 09:56 AM
(05-16-2013, 09:36 AM)LytoMe Wrote:(05-16-2013, 09:27 AM)Adub Wrote: And, they don't have to tell the Juvenile about Miranda until he's arrested. Or just before. So the detectives can work on him to tell them what they want, and then tell him about Miranda as they are cuffing him up.
But can they use a juvenile's statement before he is read his Miranda rights?
Yes, there was just a Supreme Court case that decided just that. As long as the kid is not in custody, only being questioned, it is assumed that he is free to leave. If he asks for his parents, or an attorney, the questions have to stop until a parent or attorney is present. Short of that, it is all good. But, we'll see. I was surprised that the hearing was open to the public. Juvenile Court is usually closed to family only. I guess murder opens it up to the public.