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Do minors have the same right to have an attorney as adults?
Do minors have the same right to have an attorney as adults? Is this a constitutional right?LawQA.com Answer Library
Answered By: Law Office of Edward J. Blum
Yes. The right to an attorney accrues upon arrest.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 10/21/2011
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Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 10/21/2011
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Answered By: Law Office of Tracey S. Sang
Yes. Liberty rights are considered a fundamental right under the Constitution.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 10/12/2011
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Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 10/12/2011
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Answered By: Law Office of Daniel K Martin
Minors do have the right to have an attorney appointed just as adults do. However many people do not realize that minors generally have less rights than adults.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 10/11/2011
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Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 10/11/2011
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Answered By: Dennis Roberts, a P.C.
Yesitis and the best newsit that there are public defenders who specialize in representing Juveniles in Juvi Court so you will probably get someone with some experience. It will not cost you a penny. Bet mom and dad will love that news.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 10/11/2011
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Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 10/11/2011
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Answered By: Law Office of Eric Sterkenburg
Minors have the same rights to an attorney as an adult. This is a sixth amendment of the constitution right. Some laws are different for minors than for adults. Most are more favorable for the minor. All criminal cases revolve around the facts. When the right to have an attorney is one of the facts that have to be evaluated by an attorney. A good attorney can evaluate the facts and the charges and make the punishment less.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 10/11/2011
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Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 10/11/2011
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Answered By: Wallin & Klarich: A Law Corporation
Yes, all persons regardless of age have the right to have counsel present when that person is arrested. The United States Constitution provides that a person has the right to an attorney throughout the entire phase of their criminal case as well as when they are being interrogated by police.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 10/11/2011
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Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 10/11/2011
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