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can a detective question a minor under the age of 18 at high school without a parents consent?

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  • 1 decade ago
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    Of course they can. If a crime has been committed, they could question a four year old without parental consent. Now, a parent can be present if the child requests it, depending on the circumstances, but the parent doesn't need to "ok" the questioning.

  • 1 decade ago

    You need to call and attorney and ask about the laws in your state pertaining to minor questioning. Because not every state allows the police to question a minor with out their parent or guardian present

  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    YES!... many young girls don't feel comfortable talking to their parents about sex specially about them wanting to be sexually active or being sexually active. I feel than in many families sex and protection is the last topics many parents want to hit and yet alone school sucks at sex ed. I would encourage young ladies to be protected and go to planned parenthood 100% confidential and they will explain every type of method and even recommend what might be best for you.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    here is the trick part of it all...

    Yes they can be questioned without an adult...BUT!!!..if it is to be used in a court of law, they must give a proper interview, have the information verified in writing and also a parent must give consent.

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  • 1 decade ago

    they can but the minor does not have to answer anything without parents present, just like an adult can hush without a lawyer.

  • 1 decade ago

    yes but there must be somebody else in the room, preferably a woman because they are a minor.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Yes.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    yup he has the right to investigate if there is a serious matter

  • 1 decade ago

    i dont think they would be allowed unless a teacher was present

  • 1 decade ago

    yes they can and they do

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