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Juvenile Waiver of Miranda Rights: Totality of the Circumstances Test

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11/07/02
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This brief report highlights state variations in the application of the totality of the circumstances test to decide whether or not a juvenile has validly waived his or her Miranda rights to representation by counsel and privilege against self-incrimination.

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