Commonwealth v. Thomas

OPINION OF THE COURT

ROBERTS, Justice.

Appellant, fifteen years old at the time of arrest, asserts that an inculpatory statement he gave to police during custodial interrogation should have been suppressed. Appellant’s claim is based on this Court’s requirement that before waiving Miranda rights a juvenile must be afforded an opportunity to consult with an attorney, parent or other “interested adult.” The Commonwealth, on the other hand, contends that the prison counselor it made available to appellant and with whom appellant spoke is an “interested adult” for purposes of this rule. We agree…