If my child is a juvenile and being tried as a adult, does his/her attorney have to communicate everything to me as their parent?
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If my child is a juvenile and being tried as a adult, does his/her attorney have to communicate everything to me as their parent?
Asked on May 22, 2014 under Criminal Law, Michigan
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
Under the laws of all states in this country, so long as your child who is facing criminal charges is an adult is a minor, you as his or her parent is entitled under the law to be involved in all communications with your child's attorney. This changes when the child becomes an adult.
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