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Law Offices of John Carney | John Carney
Everyone who is arrested is handcuffed fr the safety of the officer and to prevent escape. Minors are more likely to try to run away and the police do not want to have to chase them which could result in their being injured. It is appropriate to handcuff them even for a minor offense.
Answer Applies to: New York
Replied: 5/16/2011
Law Office of Tracey S. Sang | Tracey Sang
Yes, and they can strip search him, put him in the rubber room at the hall, and interrogate him for hours and even days unless he specifically asks for a lawyer, not mom or dad.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 5/13/2011
Theodore W. Robinson, P.C. | Theodore W. Robinson
Yes, they can handcuff a minor, especially if they are over 16, since they are then treated as an adult in the criminal justice system. However, they can also handcuff a minor under 16 too. That's how they arrest someone.
Answer Applies to: New York
Replied: 5/13/2011
Beaulier Law Office | Maury Beaulier
Yes. There is noting that precludes an officer from handcuffing a minor after a theft offense.
Answer Applies to: Minnesota
Replied: 5/12/2011
Thomas J. Tomko Attorney At law | Thomas J. Tomko
The use of handcuffs is not dependent on a person's age. In general, a police office can take a person into custody and handcuff them. If there is no probable cause to do se, then there may be a civil rights violation. If charges follow, then there will generally be no problem with handcuffing a person for the officer's safety as part of police procedure. I hope that this was helpful.
Answer Applies to: Michigan
Replied: 5/12/2011
Edward D. Dowling IV Attorney at Law | Edward D. Dowling IV
Yes the police can handcuff a minor. Also for certain crimes a 16 year old minor can be charged as an adult. You should hire an attorney.
Answer Applies to: New York
Replied: 5/12/2011
Law Office of Richard Williams | Richard Williams
Yes, the police can handcuff a minor if he is placed under arrest.
Answer Applies to: Alabama
Replied: 5/11/2011
Jules N. Fiani, Attorney at Law | Jules Fiani
Yes they can. They cannot interview the minor without the consent of the parent however.
Answer Applies to: Michigan
Replied: 5/11/2011
Law Office of Brendan M. Kelly | Brendan M. Kelly
A police office can handcuff a minor for any crime. Police can handcuff any person when making an arrest.
Answer Applies to: Nebraska
Replied: 5/11/2011
Harris Law Firm | Jennifer C. Robins
Yes, a police officer can handcuff anyone when they are taking someone into custody or if they fear for officer safety. Even if it is a minor.
Answer Applies to: Oregon
Replied: 5/11/2011
Law Office of Andrew Subin | Andrew Subin
It is standard procedure for police to handcuff anyone that is being taken into custody.
Answer Applies to: Washington
Replied: 5/11/2011
Law Office of Phillip Weiser | Phillip L. Weiser
Yes, a minor can be handcuffed.
Answer Applies to: Kansas
Replied: 5/11/2011
Law Office of Rankin Johnson IV, LLC | Rankin Johnson IV
Yes. If the police can arrest someone, they can do what they need to as part of the arrest, so they can use handcuffs, force, or whatever it takes. If the police behavior is totally unwarranted by the circumstances, then, in theory, you might be able to sue them over it. But the damages from being handcuffed are minimal. And it's possible that evidence discovered, or the defendant's statements made, as a result of police overreaching would be suppressed in a criminal or juvenile proceeding, but that doesn't matter if no evidence was discovered.
Answer Applies to: Oregon
Replied: 5/11/2011
Harden Law Offices | Leonard D. Harden
Whether or not to cuff a minor really depends on the circumstances, but in short yes a minor can be cuffed and arrested.
Answer Applies to: New Hampshire
Replied: 5/10/2011
The Law Offices of Jason Chan | Jason Chan
Yes if there is probable cause that an offense was committed.
Answer Applies to: Massachusetts
Replied: 5/10/2011
Nelson & Lawless | Terry Nelson
Of course. It is required policy for transport to jail. If serious about hiring counsel to help in this case, feel free to contact me.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 5/10/2011
Lawrence Lewis | Lawrence Lewis, PC
Yes. A minor is a person under 17 years old in GA. In order to maintain order in a situation, the officer may handcuff a 16 or 15 year old.
Answer Applies to: Georgia
Replied: 5/10/2011
The Law Offices of Robert L. Driessen | Robert L. Driessen
The short answer is yes the police officer can handcuff the minor and even take the minor into custody if the officer feels that is appropriate.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 5/10/2011
Austin Legal Services, PLC | Jared Austin
There is no law or rule that says minors cannot be handcuffed when arrested. Everyone who is arrested can be handcuffed for officer's safety. The police usually have special handcuffs designed for minors and women who tend to have smaller wrists.
Answer Applies to: Michigan
Replied: 5/10/2011
Klisz Law Office, PLLC | Timothy J. Klisz
Yes, that would put them under arrest.
Answer Applies to: Michigan
Replied: 5/10/2011
Andersen Law PLLC | Craig Andersen
If the officer has reasonable cause based on the officer's observations and experience to believe a crime has been committed the officer may detain and secure the suspect long enough to investigate the alleged crime. Also if the suspect is large, hostile, insane or intoxicated, the officer my use handcuffs to ensure officer safety.
Answer Applies to: Washington
Replied: 5/10/2011
Law Offices of Ramona Hallam | Ramona Hallam
If the minor is a 2 year old child, it would appear to be wrong to do so. If, however, the child is older, an officer is trained to secure the situation and will likely cuff any suspect who has allegedly done something wrong. The fact that the person is a minor shouldn't matter unless they are toddlers. After all, there are young children in jail in juvenile hall.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 5/10/2011
