If my son has become a person of intrest in an on-going investigation, what do I do now?
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If my son has become a person of intrest in an on-going investigation, what do I do now?
My son is 14 and no charges have been made, thus far. An officer asked him to come down and give a statement which he has done. We live in a small town and there are only about 9 police officers on our force. Some of these police officers have spoken to members of staff from a local juvenile detention center about my son and this on-going investigation. I see this as a breach of confidentiality. What should I do now?
Asked on September 3, 2012 under Criminal Law, Minnesota
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Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
There is no breach of confidentiality from what you have written where there is some investigation by law enforcement as to your son where law enforcement has spoken to members of staff from a local juvenile detention center as to him. Such discussions are typical of a police investigation as to a certain suspect. It would be like law enforcement speaking to one's co-workers about possible criminal activity if some employee was under suspicion for a crime.
I suggest that you and your son consult with a criminal defense attorney that has experience in the juvenile area as a means of protection for your son given the criminal investigation surrounding him as well as possible damage control.
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