If someone has crossed this bridge, guidance would be appreciated. 17 year old defendant is accused of a felony offense. Victim lists several offense dates all in the range of the defendant's 17th birthday. Defendant, while already 17, voluntarily comes in and talks and makes somewhat inculpatory statements concerning offenses which may have happened before he was 17. Out of an abundance of caution, a decision has been made to attempt to certify the defendant for the offenses which may have taken place before he was 17, because there were probably offenses both before and after his 17th birthday. During this process, it was discovered that he was never given any warnings as a juvenile or as an adult. So the question becomes is an adult defendant entitled to get juvenile warnings for offenses that took place while he was a juvenile even though he is now an adult?

This question has come up a few times.

For one of those links, click here.

Plus, voluntary, non-custodial statements are taken the same way for adults and kids.

Thanks to those who replied. I figured this was not the first time this has ever happened.