Interrogation of Juveniles: Miranda, Voluntariness, and the Right to Counsel

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Criminal Law

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This course explores why juvenile confessions may not be reliable. Attendees will learn to distinguish the differences between Fifth, Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendment interrogation rights.

This program is perfect for attorneys at all levels of experience. 

Learning Objectives:

  • Review of Fifth, Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendments insofar as Interrogations are concerned
  • Recognize police interrogation tactics which may lead to a false confession from a juvenile
  • Discuss “custody” and “interrogation” within the meaning of Fifth Amendment Miranda rights
  • Compare Fifth and Sixth Amendment interrogation rights
  • Explore high-profile juvenile confession cases


Production Date: 9/21/24 | Closed captioning (CC) available

About the Presenters

Andrew Tallmer, Esq.

Law Enforcement Officer Legal Advice and Training (LEOLAT)

Practice Area: Criminal Law (+ 2 other areas)

Founder, Law Enforcement Officer Legal Advice and Training (LEOLAT) (September 2016—present) Provide legal training and advice to North Carolina law enforcement personnel. Courses include law of arrest, search, and seizure, civil liability, canine law, and legal issues for special response teams.Concord Law School at Kaplan University Professor of Law (September 2001 — December 2016) Associate Dean of Faculty (February 2004 — June 2014) Dean of Faculty (June 2014 — August 2016)As Dean of Faculty, was primary supervisor of faculty. Responsibilities included course staffing, faculty development, addressing curriculum issues, and taking a lead role in faculty governance.Worked with Dean to improve efficiency of school operation without affecting quality of ...

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