Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

My son who is 12 received two voicemails from someone claiming to be from the sheriffs dept. This person did not leave a name but provided a case number and stated my son was being charged with a 653M. This person suggested my son have me contact a specific deputy assigned to this case as well as contact the person pressing charges. I did call the sherrifs dept and left a message for the deputy, however they had no record of the case number I was given. My question is in California is it legal for law enforcement to contact my child and give information regarding pending charges rather than contacting me directly?


Asked on 7/23/11, 3:22 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
James Bates Law Office of James A. Bates

Cops will try to solve their cases by any means necessary. Tell your child NOT to answer any questions without speaking to you first. Then, when they contact you, if they do, tell them you or your son will not be answering questions without an attorney. Present. This may be a hoax by one of his friends. Please hope so.

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Answered on 7/23/11, 5:02 pm


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