No, this is not a proper way to handle the situation. WHile there is no hard and fast rule requiring it, before juveniles are questioned by police in a custodial setting, the parents should be notified and present to insure the child understands what is happening. You need to contact a lawyer right away. If what you state actually happened, your child wrongfully has been placed in serious jeopardy because his rights were ignored. Theremay be a remedy. A skilled criminal defense attorney can better advise you on your next steps.

Our 13 year old was called into the school principal's office recently. A policeman was there and he was told to answer all the officer's questions honestly if he "knew what was good for him." By the time the school called us, the policeman had gotten a written statement from our son implicating him in a criminal act for which he has been charged. Is this proper? What can we do?

 

A: No, this is not a proper way to handle the situation. WHile there is no hard and fast rule requiring it, before juveniles are questioned by police in a custodial setting, the parents should be notified and present to insure the child understands what is happening.

You need to contact a lawyer right away. If what you state actually happened, your child wrongfully has been placed in serious jeopardy because his rights were ignored. There may be a remedy. A skilled criminal defense attorney can better advise you on your next steps.


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