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SCOTUS: Youths and Miranda

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In a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court ruled yesterday that age is a relevant factor to consider as to whether a child is "in custody" for the purposes of Miranda warnings. The majority opinion was written by Justice Sotomayor and joined by Justices Breyer, Ginsburg, Kagan, and Kennedy. The dissent was written by Justice Alito and joined by the Chief Justice, and Justices Scalia and Thomas.

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