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Is asking the juvenile if they wish to have a parent or guardian present during questioning a requirement of a juvenile's Miranda Rights?

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Yes, asking the juvenile if they wish to have a parent or guardian present during questioning is a requirement of a juvenile's Miranda Rights.

Step-by-step explanation:

Yes, asking the juvenile if they wish to have a parent or guardian present during questioning is a requirement of a juvenile's Miranda Rights. In the landmark case of In re Gault, 387 U.S. 1 (1967), the Supreme Court held that juvenile defendants are protected under the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. This includes the right to have a parent or guardian present during questioning. It is important to ensure that juveniles fully understand their rights and have appropriate support during the interrogation process.

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