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Are We Moving Towards Providing Minors with Lawyers During Interrogations?
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Council Member Althea Stevens inquires about other states' policies of prohibiting interrogations with minors without legal assistance and questions why NYC isn't moving in that direction. The NYPD representative acknowledges the policy differences but notes that a higher percentage of juveniles than adults invoke their Miranda rights. Approximately 35% of juveniles and 27% of adults do so. The discussion also touches on the importance of ensuring both parental and legal representation during interrogations to protect the rights of young people.