The custodial questioning of juvenile offenders is a controversial topic, and most states possess varying laws on how to proceed with juvenile questioning. Additionally, juvenile offenders processed differently based upon police department policies and procedures and the juvenile codes of the state (Elrod & Ryder, 2014). For instance, some police departments require parents be present at the station prior to questioning a juvenile offender (Elrod & Ryder, 2014).
Furthermore, regardless of age, Miranda v. Arizona applies custodial interrogations, but the issue that arises specifically with juvenile offenders is their capacity to fully comprehend their Miranda rights (Elrod & Ryder, 2014). Therefore, the landmark case of Fare v. Michael
Furthermore, regardless of age, Miranda v. Arizona applies custodial interrogations, but the issue that arises specifically with juvenile offenders is their capacity to fully comprehend their Miranda rights (Elrod & Ryder, 2014). Therefore, the landmark case of Fare v. Michael