Police and Social Services often want to talk with your children. In some cases they want to charge your child with a crime in Weld County juvenile court. In other cases, Greeley Police and Weld County Department of Human Services want to charge you or a sibling with a crime. Legally, you don’t need to let them speak with your kids. However, be prepared that in some instances courts will order you to let your kids speak with cops and social services if they feel your child might be a victim of a crime. The government is always seeking someone to be their victim, so they won’t later be accused of ignoring a possible crime. They also strive to look good in the public eye. Unfortunately, judges often take the course of least resistance and issue an order that you permit other government workers access to your kids.
Juvenile Criminal Cases: Greeley Police and Weld County Sheriff Prosecute Kids – What is the Law About Interviewing Your Children?
Like adults, children have a right to remain silent when they are accused in a juvenile criminal case. Here, you are fully within your rights to say no to interviews of your kids by Greeley Police and Weld County Sheriff deputies. Judges are not supposed to intervene so law enforcement can violate a child’s constitutional right to remain silent. Yet if police and DHS lie and say the interview is to make sure your child is not a victim of a crime, some judges will be fooled and order that you let them interview the child. We normally see this the most when the police or human services believe there is a sexual abuse situation involving your child – either as the perpetrator or a victim.
Police and Human Services are One and the Same – Juvenile Prosecution of Your Child in Weld County
If when there is a request to speak with your child please remember that human services and the Greeley police department are one and the same when prosecuting your child of a crime. These two organizations freely share information between themselves – if you say something to one, the other will be told. The Greeley Police Department will refer any child abuse case to social services so they can open a case against your family. Likewise, the Department of Human Services will refer any child abuse case to the Greeley Police Department so they can file a criminal case against someone – often you. It is always wise to refuse to let the police or social services have access to your kids. Never volunteer permission. Make them get a court order from a Greeley court if necessary. This is the only way to protect your child from these two organizations, who will intrude into your life and try to take control of your family. Unfortunately, these agencies do not care about the law, your children or your family – only their careers matter.
What Happens if Greeley Police or Weld County DHS Interview My Child Without My Permission?
There is very little that can be done if Greeley Police or the Weld County Department of Human Services break the law and talk to your child without your permission. The only real recourse is that statements your children make are not admissible in a criminal prosecution against them. Of course, once your child speaks to them, these agencies will use the information to find other sources to prosecute and verify your child’s statements. It is true that police and government workers are the biggest violators of the law. The problem is, they also control the prosecution and prosecutors are very reluctant to offend their government friends over this abuse.
If you or your child has been charged with any crime, remain silent and give one of our juvenile criminal defense attorneys a call. We offer a free consultation, where you can learn more about your rights and options to defend your family. Call us at 970-616-6009. Together we can protect your future.
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