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Is it legal for police to question 17 year old minor about involvement in crime?
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∙ 13y ago
In most cases, yes. Depending on the state and the circumstances of the questioning, it may be necessary to have a parent, attorney or a guardian at litem present to protect the rights of the juvenile.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoEach State sets a different age limit on how old someone must be before they can be questioned as an adult. Note that they may be and usually are a minor under the law, but may be questioned.
In all cases in the US, 17 is past the limit and a 17 year old may be questioned as an adult. Note that they also have the same rights as an adult; e.g. right to an attorney, etc.
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∙ 14y agoVictim of a crime? Certainly.
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