You Are a Police Officer Who Is Reading the Miranda

question 26

Multiple Choice

You are a police officer who is reading the Miranda warning to a youthful offender prior to questioning. The youth does not seem capable of understanding the traditional Miranda warning. Which of the following is an alternative procedure according to the International Association of Chiefs of Police and the OJJDP?

• A) skipping the Miranda warning
• B) calling a supervisor to translate for the youth
• C) skipping the questioning of the youth
• D) reading a simplified version of the Miranda warning

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