In the Matter of Hodge, 153 N.C. App. 102 (2002)

Held: 
Affirmed

The juvenile was not in custody when a detective spoke with him and his mother in their living room about his younger brother’s allegation of sexual abuse because no proceedings had been initiated, the purpose of the interview was to investigate the allegation, and the detective informed the juvenile he was not under arrest and was not required to speak to her.

Category:
Motions to Suppress
Stage:
Custodial Interrogation
Topic:
Custody
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