Legal Question in Criminal Law in Massachusetts
when looking at suppressing a statement of a juvenile in court and Miranda warnings were not given, can a Defendant still raise the question of voluntariness of their statement if they can not show custodial interrogation?
Asked on 2/25/14, 5:35 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Brian Simoneau
Law Office of Brian E. Simoneau
If you cannot show that you were in custody, then Miranda does not apply. Miranda rights are only required when there is a custodial interrogation.
Answered on 2/25/14, 6:54 pm
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