Santa Cruz Criminal Defense Blog 2015 September When Can Police Question a Minor Previous Post | Next Post When Can Police Question a Minor Posted By Christine McGuire Law Office || 8-Sep-2015 The police may briefly question a minor if they have reasonable suspicion that a minor has violated the law in California. The police can only arrest a minor when they have probable cause to believe the minor violated the law. When the police arrest a minor into custody whether or not they intend to question the minor under California law they must give the Miranda warnings. The officer must advise the minor that the minor has the right to remain silent, that any statement the minor makes may be used as evidence against him or her and that the minor has a right to the presence of an attorney. Categories: Juvenile Share Post
Santa Cruz Criminal Defense Blog 2015 September When Can Police Question a Minor Previous Post | Next Post When Can Police Question a Minor Posted By Christine McGuire Law Office || 8-Sep-2015 The police may briefly question a minor if they have reasonable suspicion that a minor has violated the law in California. The police can only arrest a minor when they have probable cause to believe the minor violated the law. When the police arrest a minor into custody whether or not they intend to question the minor under California law they must give the Miranda warnings. The officer must advise the minor that the minor has the right to remain silent, that any statement the minor makes may be used as evidence against him or her and that the minor has a right to the presence of an attorney. Categories: Juvenile Share Post