New York A08384 amends Miranda rights statements to be more specific about the right to counsel and requires inquiry into whether such rights are.

New York A08384 amends the criminal procedure law, executive law, and family court act to enhance the specificity of Miranda rights statements, particularly regarding the right to counsel. It mandates that police officers inform defendants, including juvenile offenders, of their rights prior to any questioning or interrogation. These rights include the right to consult an attorney before speaking to the police, the right to have an attorney present during questioning, and the right to have an attorney appointed if they cannot afford one.

New York A08384 amends Miranda rights statements to be more specific about the right to counsel and requires inquiry into whether such rights are.

New York A08384 amends the criminal procedure law, executive law, and family court act to enhance the specificity of Miranda rights statements, particularly regarding the right to counsel. It mandates that police officers inform defendants, including juvenile offenders, of their rights prior to any questioning or interrogation. These rights include the right to consult an attorney before speaking to the police, the right to have an attorney present during questioning, and the right to have an attorney appointed if they cannot afford one.