If a child age 11 is questioned in court, do they need a parent or lawyer present when they testify on the stand?
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If a child age 11 is questioned in court, do they need a parent or lawyer present when they testify on the stand?
Asked on May 14, 2012 under Criminal Law, Pennsylvania
Answers:
Kevin Bessant / Law Office of Kevin Bessant & Associates
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Not necessarily. Of course it is advisable for a parent or guardian to escort the child to court and be with them, but if called to testify, the child will take the witness stand by themselves to testify without the assistance of their parent or guardian. It will most likely be lawyers who will be doing the questioning.
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