What to do if the police want to question my 16 year old son regarding the theft of a purse from a car?
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What to do if the police want to question my 16 year old son regarding the theft of a purse from a car?
He snuck out of the house around midnight to go to a friend’s where they simply just hung out. He walked there and home. The neighbors had a purse stolen out of their car that was locked inside their garage. The neighbors claim that my son and their friends did it only because they saw him waling home that night. He didn’t steal anything (he doesn’t know the neighbors at all). The police were called and they want to question him. They have no proof so does he really need to be questioned?
Asked on August 21, 2013 under Criminal Law, Minnesota
Answers:
Tricia Dwyer / Tricia Dwyer Esq & Associates PLLC
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
Hello. I recommend that your son have an attorney assisting him at this time. This sort of legal help from an attorney is known as 'pre charge legal counsel', whether or not your son ultimately faces any sort of charge. It is a very important goal for a young person to keep his/her criminal record 'clean'. We all have rights under the United State Constitution including a right against self-incrimination. Some attorneys are available seven days for emergency legal needs. Many attorneys will confer initially at no charge. Then, if legal work is performed, some attorneys will provide a reduced fee for financial hardship. Some attorneys may also assist you in a limited scope manner to conserve legal costs. All the best.
TRICIA DWYER, ESQ.
Tricia Dwyer, Esq & Associates PLLC
Phone: 612-296-9666
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Tricia Dwyer, Esq.
Phone: 612-296-9666
CRIMINAL DEFENSE
JUVENILES, ADULTS
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M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
Your son does not have to any conversation at all with the police if he doesn't want to; this is true even if they come to your house. At this point he should consult directly and immediately with a criminal law attorney.
Under no circumstances should he speak with the police at least without having an attorney present. No matter how innocent he may be, he could say something incriminating about either himself or others regarding the incident. If he speaks to them without having a lawyer to protect his interests, it is to their benefit. They try to get suspects to implicate themselves. Therefore, no matter how friendly they may seem or no matter how intimidating they may be, do not speak to them without legal representation.
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