Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas

can a 17 year old minor be picked up from school and questioned with out a parent or being read his/her rights


Asked on 1/09/10, 10:51 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Paul Walcutt Law Office of Paul Holt Walcutt

A 17 year old is an adult under Texas criminal law, so yes, they can be arrested/detained without a parent being notified or being present. If they are arrested and questioned without their rights being read to them, then the statement may be inadmissible as evidence.

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Answered on 1/19/10, 12:56 pm


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