The teenage years are a time when your child is supposed to make
mistakes and learn from them. Unfortunately, whether due to being caught up in
the moment or simply being in the wrong place with the wrong people, some
teenagers may find themselves arrested by the police.
Of course, no one wishes or expects such a scenario to happen to their
child, but knowing what actions to take in case it does can help get your child
out of trouble faster. In the event your child has a run-in with the law, keep
these steps in mind:
There’s No Time for
Anger
Keep a cool head and try to figure out what happened and where your child
currently is. The last thing you want to do is to add more stress and fear in
your teen. The most important thing here is that you get your child out of jail
as quickly as possible.
Remind Your Child of
His Miranda Rights
The Miranda Rights apply even to teens, so remind your child to politely and verbally invoke his rights
to remain silent and to a lawyer. It is ideal that he gives his statements in
the presence of his attorney to make sure that he does not incriminate himself.
Call a Lawyer
In particular, you’ll want to call a juvenile criminal defense lawyer to
help you out. They understand criminal law well, and can help prepare your
child for the battery of questions headed his way once interrogations commence.
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