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Can a police officer question a minor without parent in Massachusetts?
The authorities can question anyone at any time. The individual does not have to answer. They are only entitled to counsel if they are being charged with a crime.
Can a suspect refuse a police lineup?
yes
When might an interview turn into an interrogation?
Although there is no "legally defined" difference between the two words, and it is purely a matter of semantics, you could say that it occurs at the point at which the person being "interviewed" is advised of their "Miranda Rights." After that point it becomes an 'interrogation.' An interrogation, in criminal law, is the process of questions asked by police to a person arrested or suspected to seek answers to a crime. Such person is entitled to be informed of his rights, including right to have counsel present, and the consequences of his answers. If the police fail or neglect to give these warnings, the questions and answers are not admissible in evidence a the trial or hearing of the arrested person
What happens if you talk to the police and they tell you that you are free to go at any time but then use it against you to arrest you and never read your Miranda rights?
What happens is you get a lawyer. You're entitled to one! Tell the lawyer everything you've expirienced and follow his counsel.
Who is the general counsel to the Massachusetts Chiefs of police association?
Jack Collins
According to the author how can small towns control identification when their police are familiar with the suspects?
use police from a near by town to conduct the lineup
According to the editorial what is one problem with traditional police lineups?
Police officers can influence whom witnesses identify in a lineup - apex!
How is a police showup and a lineup differ?
A show up is right away, when a witness or victim is taken to see the suspect, and a line up is multiple person with similar features behind the window.
What is the main point of the editorial?
Making changes to the traditional police lineup can reduce errors
How does the author attempt to combat those with different views who suggest it's too difficult for small police departments to get someone with no knowledge of a crime or lead criminals into a lineup?
The author presents viewpoints that support his or her opinion.
Who appointed the police chief?
In most cities, the city council or the mayor appoint the chief of police.
What is a victim in a police lineup?
The victim is the one identifying the assailant/guilty party from the line up-not in it.
