Arrested but not Mirandized

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Son, 16, was arrested and booked for Larceny and Obstruction and Resisting, but states the officer did not read him his Miranda rights. No adult was present when he was questioned and booked. Will the charges be dropped? What can we expect when we go to court? Should we request a Public Defender?
 
Expect for the charges to stay, for your son's version to be countered and yes he needs an attorney.
 
Miranda is not required upon arrest; it is only required if they expect to question him and use his statement. If not Mirandized when required, the recourse is to suppress his statement, not to drop the charges. It is not required that an adult be present.

He needs a lawyer. Whether you request a PD or shell out for a private attorney is your decision.
 
A lawyer you hire or a public defender will go over your son's options with him.
 
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