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Task: Questioning Juveniles
Fare v. Michael C. , 442 U.S. 707 (1979).
In determining whether or not a juvenile is capable of waiving their
rights under Miranda a totality of circumstances approach is taken:
which considers the:
• Age
• Education
• Experience
A juvenile’s request for someone other than an attorney is not an
invocation of Miranda but may be considered as part of the totality of
circumstances approach.
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