Can the police arrest my 16 year old son without reading him his Miranda rights?
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Can the police arrest my 16 year old son without reading him his Miranda rights?
Asked on June 6, 2015 under Criminal Law, Arizona
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
Someone can be arrested without reading them their Miranda rights. They cannot, however, be questioned before they are informed of their rights; and if they voluntarily say ("confess") anything before being informed of their rights, it may be possible to suppress (prevent from being used) that statement.
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