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Are police allowed to physicly contact a minor without a threat?

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Can you sue for having minor questioned by police without consent?
Anyone can file a notice of claim and begin the process of suing. However the Police have a common right of inquiry with the public. Most states require resonable effort to contact parents/guardian...
Can a minor be questioned by police without a parent in Mississippi?
Define "questioned by police." There are no restrictions on officers simply talking to minors - more has to be known about the circumstances. Is the juvenile in custody? Is the juvenile being talked...
Can police question a minor without parental concent in Tennessee?
No. You can refuse to talk. You can also refuse to make a statement without the presence of a lawyer.
Can police take minor for questioning without parent?
The only way to be sure is to check your state laws, but there are many scenarios where it is considered perfectly acceptable, especially under some situations and also especially with consent.