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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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