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Can a sixteen year old be questioned by police without a parent present?
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∙ 14y ago
Depends. Sometimes juveniles can be questioned with an adult present. Other times an adult MUST be present but it depends on the situation though.
Added: Please define "questioned by."
It depends on what type of "questioning" is being referred to.
If the juvenile is in custody and being investigated and/or charged with an offense, a responsible adult should be notified (i.e.: school administrator - parent - social worker) - HOWEVER - if the officer is simply "speaking with" the minor in a non-custodial setting, no, it is not necessary.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoNot enough info to answer properly. Define "questioned" and give the circumstances. Parent's presence usually only applies during "custodial" questioning, not passing or momentary contacts with officers on the street, at school, etc.
my 16 year old son was stopped in the street last night and cautioned by a police officer that had a report from a member of the public about him. can he be cautioned without a parent being present
Added: Yes - see the original answer. That kind of contact certainly qualifies as legitimate. Have you contacted the officer to find out what your son was involved with that required the caution?
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∙ 12y agoNo you can not be questioned with out a Parent, legal Gaurdian, Lawyer or attorney Present.
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∙ 12y agoyes they can question you no matter how old you are
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