Legal Question in Criminal Law in Michigan

What are a juvenile rights in being questioned by the police?

My son was questioned by the sheriffs dept 4 days ago about some breaking and entering, and drugs that were stolen and also a vehicle that was stolen in the area. The officer told us that my husband and I were not gonna be in the room when our son was questioned. We were told to leave the lobby of the sheriffs dept. because the lobby was gonna be unsecure. Our son was put in the detention center. It's been 4 days now and nobody will tell what he is in there for and what charges they are bringing against him. My son told us that the officer would not let him have the right to remain silent. What can we do to get our son released and how long can they keep him locked up with out charging him for a crime. The court tells us they have 10 days to charge him and other people tell us they have 72 hours to bring charges. What can we do to?


Asked on 5/11/02, 9:31 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Nancy Moore Nancy L. Moore, Esq.

Re: What are a juvenile rights in being questioned by the police?

His rights are the same as yours. And the police cannot hold him for more than 48 hours without arraigning him in front of a judge. Contact a criminal lawyer who can help you get a writ of habeas corpus to get him released or brought in front of a judge. Also, your son has an absolute right to remain silent and the right to have an attorney present during any and all questioning. You must act quickly! Good luck. If I am near your area and can be of further assistance, please call (313) 407-8253 or email me at [email protected].

Read more
Answered on 5/11/02, 2:33 pm
Eric I. Kutinsky THE MICHIGAN LEGAL TEAM, P.C.

Re: What are a juvenile rights in being questioned by the police?

Your son has to be arraigned within fourty eight (48) hours of his arrest. If they don't bring charges he should be released. Additionally, your son has the absolute right to remain silent and to to have an attorney present NOW! Please contact me so I can get him out of there. We need to act fast. Call me 24 hours at (800) LAW-6685.

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


Related Questions & Answers

More Criminal Law questions and answers in Michigan