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.
Yes, police offers can question anyone at any age regarding a crime
An accomplice to a crime is someone who helps or encourages another person to commit a crime. Their involvement can impact legal proceedings by potentially facing the same charges as the main perpetrator, depending on the level of their involvement. Accomplices may be charged with aiding and abetting, conspiracy, or other related offenses.
If you are only a witness AND had no involvement in a crime or to the incident, you do not need legal representation.
Yes, police can arrest a minor if they have committed a crime or are suspected of committing a crime. Minors can be taken into custody and may face legal consequences for their actions.
Certainly a police officer can question a 7 year old.
Yes, it is legal for a police officer to confiscate your motorcycle keys if they have a valid reason to do so, such as during a traffic stop or if they suspect you of committing a crime.
I think "probable cause" is the legal term.
It is illegal for the police in any state to question an underaged suspect without that suspect's legal guardian or a child advocate present thus anything said by a 15 year old to the police about any crime if said without a legal guardian or a child advocate present is illegally obtained evidence and can not be used in a court of law.
Yes, it is a legitimate and legal question.
Yes, and in many jurisdictions, a legal obligation also.
Yes, police officers have a legal duty to intervene and stop a crime when they witness it happening. This duty is based on their role as law enforcement officers to uphold the law and protect the public.
A criminal complaint is a formal legal document filed by a prosecutor accusing someone of committing a crime, while a police report is a document created by law enforcement officers detailing an incident or crime that has occurred.