Can the detectives question me without my mom since am only 17? 4 Answers as of December 15, 2011

I am 17 years old and was robbed. I did not see the person's face. The police have someone in custody but I don't know if that is him. I continue to tell the police this and they are questioning me and making my mom leave the room. I am a minor. Can they do that? They have subpoenaed me and told me if I don't go in front of the grand jury I could face a fine or imprisonment because they want to convict this person who is under suspusion for worse crimes. I feel I am being harassed like I committed a crime. What do I do?

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Law Office of Jared Altman
Law Office of Jared Altman | Jared Altman
Go to the Grand Jury and tell the truth.
Answer Applies to: New York
Replied: 12/15/2011
Juliette S. Levin, Attorney at Law | Juliette S. Levin
You should cooperate with the officers because interfering with the legal process can be deemed to be a crime. Your mother doesn't necessarily have the right to be in the room but you can engage an attorney to be with you.
Answer Applies to: New York
Replied: 12/15/2011
Law Offices of John Carney
Law Offices of John Carney | John Carney
You do not have to testify and should not be pressured to do so. If you do not know who robbed you and cannot identify the person do not be forced to identify an innocent person just because the police believe hi to be a suspect. If they tell you to lie report them to the Attorney General of New york State. The prosecutors and police force witnesses to say what they want to get convictions and sometimes it results in an innocent man going to prison. Just tell the truth and do not be intimidated.
Answer Applies to: New York
Replied: 12/15/2011
The McDonnell Law Firm, PLLC
The McDonnell Law Firm, PLLC | Patrick J. McDonnell
You do NOT have to talk to the police! Simply tell them that you will only speak with them with your lawyer present (and you still don't have to speak with them, but your lawyer will tell you that). If you get subpoenaed to the grand jury, you HAVE to go. Just answer the questions to the best of your ability. But I would still consult with an attorney.
Answer Applies to: New York
Replied: 12/15/2011
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