Interviews, Interrogations, and Confessions

Question 1

When reading Miranda to a person with mental illness or diminished capacity, it is acceptable to use simplified terms instead of Miranda? T/F

Answer 1

False. May use simplified terms, but only after actual Miranda has been read

Question 2

Normally, no more than __ officers should actively participate in an interview/interrogation?

Answer 2

2

Question 3

What does the term “custodial” mean in reference to interviews and interrogations?

Answer 3

Whether or not a reasonable person would believe they are “free to leave”
Custodial - not free to leave
Non-custodial - free to leave

Question 4

When a child is taken into custody, they shall be immediately informed of Miranda. What should the officer do next?

Answer 4

Notify parent/guardian that child has been taken into custody
give an account of specific charges and reasons child was taken into custody