QUESTION
Is it illegal for 2 sheriffs to ask my 12 year old questions when I'm not home?
Asked on Aug 21st, 2013 on Litigation - New York
More details to this question:
I was up the road at the farm when 2 sheriffs knocked on door at house. My 12 year old daughter answered the door. They asked for my boyfriend, she told them he was at the farm. They continued to ask her who her mom was and if my boyfriend was her dad and why she was acting funny. She said she was just little confused on why they were at the house.
2 ANSWERS
John J. Carney
The police can question any witness. A minor suspect is different, they "should" try to locate the parents, but they usually do not.
Answered on Sep 10th, 2013 at 4:07 PM
James Edward Smith
No, 12 year olds can be talked to by the authorities.
Answered on Sep 10th, 2013 at 4:07 PM