Parents should normally be contacted before the police interview a minor. The police can still legally interview a minor without the parents being present but this may provide a basis for challenging the validity of the confession. A minor has the same right as an adult to assert his or her right to remain silent under the 5th Amendment. This is often the "Best Defense."
If you need an experienced juvenile defense attorney, contact Robert J. Shane for a free phone consultation at (612) 339-1024.
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