Legal Question in Criminal Law in Pennsylvania
Police questioning a minor
Can the police question a minor if parents or attorney is not present. This did happen, and what should i do next?
Asked on 10/03/06, 4:10 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Brian Zeiger
Levin & Zeiger LLP
Re: Police questioning a minor
I think your question is: whether the statement that was obtained by the police is admissible against the juvenile in a criminal case? Assuming this is what you meant by your question, the answer is, sometimes it is admissible and sometimes it is not. Pennsylvania does not have a bright line rule that says the statement is good or bad. The court uses many different factors to determine whether the satement should be allowed or disallowed. Good luck.
Answered on 10/03/06, 4:19 pm