police questioning minor child about friends

[lesashoop]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Indiana
The police have requested my 16 year old daughter be brought in for questioning about a robbery that some of her friends may be involved in. She is very upset that her friends may be in trouble as it is! She has been literally sick at the thought that she could potentially be responsible for her friends actually being charged. I, her parent was present at the time, and could answer any of the questions they may ask, just as well as my daughter could. Do we have to let them question her? I'm am more than willing to cooperate with the police, but do not want to put my, already distraught daughter, through this unless absolutely necessary.What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?

 

[CdwJava]

Your daughter does not have to speak to the police. Neither do you. But, depending on the facts, they might decide that she is part of a conspiracy involving this incident.

Perhaps she needs to think of it this way: She is not doing anything to harm her friends, they did it to themselves. Personally, I would not permit my child to hang out with kids that are charged with a robbery which is a violent offense! (Or, did you mean to say "theft" or "shoplifting?")

But, bottom line is that neither you nor your daughter have to speak to the police. if they decide to look at your daughter as a suspect for some reason, you may want to consider speaking to an attorney. And as a parent, maybe its time to reconsider her circle of friends.

 

[xylene]

The police are lying to you.

They believe your daughter is involved.

They are not trying to get info on others. They are trying to get info to make a case against your daughter.

Refuse.

If they arrest your daughter tell her to say nothing and get her a lawyer.

 

[angelpie545]

The police are lying to you.

They believe your daughter is involved.

They are not trying to get info on others. They are trying to get info to make a case against your daughter.

Refuse.

If they arrest your daughter tell her to say nothing and get her a lawyer.

Absolutely, however I would retain an attorney immediately and refer the police to him/her.