2007-01-13 03:16:15 · 7 answers · asked by jamc262005 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
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2007-01-13 03:21:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is more complicated that you would think. I saw a case where a 9 yr old was charged with murder in another state after police interrogation. Many states allow police to interrogate minors on school grounds without guardians present.
Talk to an attorney-it's likely that the 6 yr old's rights were violated. Sometimes the state law needs to be changed-I saw a California law changed in 2004.
2007-01-13 03:51:28 · answer #2 · answered by Middleclassandnotquiet 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A police officer would never interrogate a six year old (wouldn't matter where). We can ask questions without a parent present if necessary, depending on the circumstances. Here in Canada no one under 12 could be charged with any offence, so a lawyer wouldn't be required.
2007-01-13 04:58:27 · answer #3 · answered by joeanonymous 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the child is not a suspect in the crime, then police can ask him questions. However, if he is a suspect, then in Kansas a parent or guardian must be present for anyone under the age of 14. Most cases do require a child to be 10 years of age before being charged with a crime. Under that and normaly juvenile services or social department takes control of the case.
2007-01-13 04:54:48 · answer #4 · answered by lightning14 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i love it at the same time as human beings answer to issues they don't understand about. In kansas, the magic age is 14. Over that and also you'll be legally interrogated and not using a be certain being in touch or perhaps cautioned earlier to the questioning. if you're actually not a suspect contained in the crime, then the Police can ask you questions at any age. Its the regulation, examine it out
2016-12-02 05:16:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
a police officer can talk to anyone at anytime for any reason. However, a minor of 6 yrs. old cannot be "interrogated" without a parent present, I don't even think that a 6 yr. old can be charged with a crime.
2007-01-13 03:30:32 · answer #6 · answered by Officer Baz Says... 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but not without legal representation. As a minor, there must be a guardian OR legal representaion there , because the child can't release a statement without. Or at least, as far as I know.
2007-01-13 03:26:05 · answer #7 · answered by Shaun B 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋