or can they treat me like an adult.
2007-09-26 07:32:26 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
The police codes of practise sets out various rules when dealing with juveniles.
The police can detain you in much the same way as an adult. However when you are arrested an appropriate adult should be informed and will attend at the custody office. Your rights will be given in the presence of an appropriate adult. If one is not readily available then you will be given your rights as soon as one is available (this could include a social worker).
You may still be placed in a cell, dependant on what enquiries the officers have to do.
Any interview will also be in the presence of an appropriate adult.
There are other things governed by the code, however you will be dealt with as promptly as possible, but this may still mean spending time in a cell.
2007-09-28 11:04:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anyone over 10 years can be arrested and from that age you can be 'treated' the same as an adult.
They do however have to have an adult who is not involved in the alleged crime (be it family, friend or social services) present when your rights are given to you in custody and when you are questioned, bailed, charged etc upto and including the age of 16. From 17 you go it alone.
2007-09-30 10:56:01 · answer #2 · answered by ed209 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ignore all the US answers to a UK question. We are still independent.
If you want to know the full answer to this complicated question, read the 'Codes of Practice'. This is a book that must be available at a police station for members of the public to consult. It is not an easy read, and you might prefer to buy a copy from HMSO for a few pounds.
Otherwise, the short answer is close to what echo says.
2007-09-27 04:05:26 · answer #3 · answered by Ben Gunn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They lock you up,tell your parents if they don't want to know they will call social services.
You then wait for hours to be interviewed.
You are treated the same way as an adult but with a parent,guardian, social worker with you. A solicitor will be called if you want one.
So it means spending hours in a cell or juvenile holding room
with your parent or who ever is unlucky enough to get lumbered with you.
If you cant stand the heat keep out of the kitchen.
[ Don't do it ]
2007-09-26 15:28:38 · answer #4 · answered by echo 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I treat everyone from about 11 on up like an adult (with the exception of actually booking them). Its perfectly legal.
I'll turn up the heat on the smaller kids if mom and dad ask for a little scared straight action.
2007-09-26 20:29:49 · answer #5 · answered by California Street Cop 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You will be treated like any other person in the same situation...the only difference is that you will have to have an adult present at every encounter eg interviewing and charging
and
the media will NOT be allowed to know your identity
2007-09-26 16:23:30 · answer #6 · answered by stormydays 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you can be arrested like any adult and if you try and fight they can use reasonable force to detain you too.
once in custody you will require an appropriate adult, be that your mum or dad or a youth worker when you are interviewed and have your rights given.
when it comes to charging, depending on the severity of the offence, whether you admit it and whether you have any previous convictions, you can get a rerimand, final warning or be charged and go to court.
if you behave, you have nothing to worry about.......
2007-09-28 12:50:21 · answer #7 · answered by georgie25 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The police don't decide how your case is treated. Their job is to arrest you if you commit an offense. And they will definitely arrest you at your age.
Then, the prosecuter will decide how to charge you based on the crime, your age, your history and other factors. A judge may also rule as to what to do with you.
No disrespect to police, but they are not lawyers. They did not go to lawschool. They have not passed any bar exam. They are not legally authorized by any state to prosecute you or make any determinatuion as to how your case is handled.
They do the dirty work.
The prosecutor will however make every effort to prosecute you for any crime you commit.
2007-09-26 14:45:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Depends on the crime you have committed, but you must have an appropriate adult present. Keep out odf trouble then you won't need to ask the question.
2007-09-26 18:47:32 · answer #9 · answered by flint 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They treat you exactly the same except an adult is called to witness what they do.
2007-09-29 03:42:24 · answer #10 · answered by Captain Sarcasm 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋