If your child is being questioned for a crime, should they cooperate with law enforcement?

If your child is taken in for questioning by the police, he/she should not answer any questions regarding the offense unless you or a lawyer is present. It is best to always have a lawyer present for any such questioning. The parent or legal guardian must be notified if their child is taken into custody. According to Florida law, children can be questioned without their parents being present. When evidence is being admitted from a confession of a child, the judge will take into consideration if the child fully understands his/her constitutional rights and if the parents or lawyer should have been present during the questioning of the child.

Before answering questions or making a statement, children have the right to have an attorney present; however, law enforcement routinely question children about alleged crimes without first informing the parents that they intend to do so. While your children should be told that law enforcement can help them if they are in danger, they should also know that if a law enforcement office questions them about their possible wrongdoing, they should insist on a parent being there before any questions are answered.

If your child has found themselves on the wrong side of the law, or is suspected of foul play, NOW is the time to get effective legal representation.  Contact the criminal attorneys at Brandon Legal Group.

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