Q&A

Does Arizona have school choice?

Does Arizona have school choice?

Arizona School Choice was created to help parents in Arizona navigate the many educational opportunities available to their children as they progress through grade school and beyond.

How long can police hold a 17 year old?

In police custody, children are defined as those aged 16 years and under, whilst 17 year olds are treated as adults. Children may find themselves detained for up to 24 hours or more in police custody, particularly if they are charged and then refused bail.

Can police ask leading questions?

In police interviews it is crucial to not ask leading questions, which means that the officer has to be careful to actually get the truth from the witness or suspect and not to imply things that didn’t actually happen.

Do minors get read Miranda rights?

A juvenile’s Miranda rights must be given in a language that the juvenile can understand. The confession must also be otherwise voluntary. If the juvenile requests an attorney or invokes his/her right to remain silent, the interrogation must stop immediately.

Can police question a 15 year old?

If you are under 14, a parent or guardian should be present for police questioning. The independent adult cannot be a police officer. The independent adult might be a lawyer, family member, youth worker, or a friend who is 18. Ask to call the Legal Aid Youth Hotline on 10 before the interview.

Can cops talk to minors?

Police are free to approach children question them about whether they were involved in a crime but, just as an adult can never be forced to answer questions from police in an interrogation, the child is not required to answer.

Can the police take a minor’s phone?

Police Powers to Seize Your Phone under a Warrant Under section 49 of LEPRA, the police can seize and detain your phone or smart device, under a valid warrant. The police can do this, if the person executing the search warrant has reasonable grounds to believe the phone or smart device is connected with any offence.

Can cops force you to unlock your phone?

The police cannot physically force you to unlock your phone, for example, by physically pressing your finger against the fingerprint recognition button. If you refuse to unlock the phone, the police should seize the phone and follow up with the court that issued the warrant.