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Asked over 3 years ago - Cambridge, MD
Flagheld 4 hours before parent would be allowed back to see, then statement taken with parent in writtern form and verbarlly , this teen has and IEP for writtern expressiion and comprehension.
Did he ask for a lawyer? Anything he said after he asked for a lawyer and was denied one may be subject to a custodial motion to suppress.
Parents need not be notified nor informed prior to the suspect teen being questioned.
If your son waived his right to a lawyer, then his capacity to understand that waiver may come into play.
You might find my Legal Guide helpful " What Do I Tell My Lawyer?"
http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/what-do-i-...
Online we cannot know what the other details are going on in your case because online we cannot find out those details. You need a criminal defense lawyer. Check with a lawyer in your locale to discuss more of the details.
Good luck to you.
God bless.
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"Motion to suppress? I find counsel's answer ludicrous."
Get down Mr. Shafer - you like Ludicris too? That homeboy can put out some def jams.
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