Can the police interview an underaged victim/witness without parental knowledge?
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The underage victim or witness can request that a parent be notified, but unless this happens, the police are under no obligation to do so.\n\nAn underage suspect is a different story - once they have been read their Miranda Rights ("You have the right to remain silent...") they have the right to have a parent advise them when they are being interrogated.
841113
ask the local police they maybe able to tellyou.
411791
It depends.\n\nIf crimes were committed before the person turned 18 years old, the record could be expunged when the person reaches his/her majority.  This is very common for misdemeanors, and a little less common for felonies.  It depends to some great degree to whether the person was tried as a minor or not.  (In other words, if the person was 17 but was tried as an adult, then the record may not be expunged.)\n\nAnother possibility for a minor is that his/her record could be permanently sealed when she/he turns 18.  This means that the incidents are still recorded, but no one other than the government has access to it (e.g. not employers).\n\nTo the best of my knowledge, criminal records/events after age 18 do not leave your criminal record, although many states have a petition process to have the incident expunged (regardless of your age) if you can demonstrate mitigating reasons (e.g. how long ago the crime was, how minor it was, how you've improved, etc.).\n\nFYI, below is some information on record expungement according to the State of Utah.  It could be that it's similar from state to state.
673729
If you mean "allowed", I would say "NO".  Don't do it.  Note the date, time, witnesses, then report it to the police, the principal, and your parents.
293845
Generally speaking, of course they can.  What if the minor was being abused by a parent?
836206
Yes, reports are taken from minors all the time.  Remember though, false statements to a Peace officer is an arrestable\noffense.
141281
No. If they are lucky enough to not get caught until they are 19, then the person is no longer a youth.
51977
Yes, you will get in trouble only if her parents find out and tell the police because your over 18.
621100
It depends on the state. Some states, there has to be parental notification, once the minor has been detained. If you declared that you would like to speak to a lawyer, then any attempt at gathering evidence is supposed to be halted, till you speak to one. But then again they do cavity searches at the airport every day with out a warrant. In most states, if you have been detained , it is considered probable cause to search your person. If you feel you have been violated, speak with a local attorney, they will know your state law better.
726392
Yes. Under the enhanced disclousure procedures any potential employer will get a police record search which will show any convictions, charges, cautions or suspisions. It would then be up to an employer if they wished to employ you. They are likely to ask the nature of the offecece, when it was and the background. Given it is a serious crime of violence they are likely to ask you about this before offering any employment as they have to be sure you are able and fit to work with children
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No, the child can't be held unless HE did the crime.  If only a witness, then the clerk can get his name, home #, and address as a witness to the crime and give that to the officer.  It is considered illegal restraint of a minor.
804776
Hi\nAs far as I know, it is against the law without peole knowing. It also wont be used as viable evidence in any court/tribunal.\n\nYou should, by law be entitled to a witness. IS someone stating otherwise?
1173518
sorry no idea, hope someone does so that they help you.  By the way, why not contact the police itself on phone, that will be even a quick search for the information you need right.
693921
If it can be disclosed to the public then it can be talked about.  Even if it isn't "public information" there are many reasons why they would talk about case information with people that are not law enforcement.  You talk about being in school, are you even 18?  If you are not then I don't think you will be taking any officers to court.
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You've really got to explain what state you're in.  \n\nIn California, I'd say no.  In fact, since juvenile arrests are confidential, there's even a school of thought that says the parents aren't entitled to know - at least not from the police (not saying I agree with that, just saying there's evidently some law to support it).  \n\nAnd I'd suggest that even if the cops did violate some sort of parental notification law in whatever state you're in, you shouldn't count on the minor "getting off" on that technicality...especially since no statement was made by the minor.  Depending on the state, I could be WAY wrong...but I think it would be bizarre.\n\nAlso, as much as I know people like to think the cops go around breaking the law every chance they get, it's really just not the case.  If there was a law that said the cops in your case had to tell the parents what the minor did, I imagine the cops would have told the parents what the minor did.  I can't imagine there'd be much to gain from not telling the parents if the law required it.  \n\nAnd really...the minor "...does something really stupid and potentially fatal to someone else..." and you're worried about the cops not telling the parents what the kid did?  Seems like there might be bigger issues to deal with here.
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a subpoena? I don't think so, and in a school setting has no bearing at all. I know when being questioned a parent or attorney must be present.
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Dear Friend,\n\nThey have to at least appear.  If they want to move to quash the summons as unduly burdensome (so they don't have to actually speak), they should hire an experienced criminal lawyer.\n\nThe right to remain silent only kicks in when it's you the police are or may be prosecuting.  Unless your kid said something self-incriminating, meaning exposing him or her to criminal liability, there's no argument there.\n\nYours in Him,\nFrancesois