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El Dorado County D.A. Vern Pierson Supports Ban on Aggressive Juvenile Interrogation Tactics

The law for interrogating juveniles in California changed on July 1, 2024, regarding how officers may question them.

Cris Alarcon by Cris Alarcon
October 23, 2024
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El Dorado County D.A. Vern Pierson Supports Ban on Aggressive Juvenile Interrogation Tactics

El Dorado County D.A. Vern Pierson

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El Dorado County (Oct 21, 2024) – El Dorado County District Attorney Vern Pierson has thrown his support behind legislation that would prohibit law enforcement from using certain aggressive interrogation tactics on individuals 17 years old or younger. In particular, the bill aims to prevent police officers from using threats, physical harm, deception, or other psychologically manipulative methods when questioning minors.

Pierson has long advocated for transparency and integrity within the justice system, but this move signals his focus on the vulnerability of young suspects. Research has shown that juveniles are more susceptible to false confessions under pressure, which can lead to wrongful convictions. Critics of the bill, however, argue that law enforcement needs these tools to extract confessions in serious cases, especially when time is of the essence.

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Supporters, including Pierson, counter that protecting the rights of minors must take precedence, as coercive methods often result in unreliable evidence. This debate could reshape how juvenile justice is handled in California—balancing the fine line between securing justice and safeguarding the constitutional rights of young suspects.

What’s your take on this? Should law enforcement be held to stricter standards when dealing with minors, or are these tactics necessary to maintain public safety? Let us know your thoughts!

Source: California Welfare and Institutions Code Section 625.7
Via: Cris Alarcon
Cris Alarcon

Cris Alarcon

Former Member: Executive Board of Directors, Treasurer, Boys & Girl Club of El Dorado County Western Slope. - Former Member: Board of Directors, Treasurer, Food Bank of El Dorado County. - Opening Team Dealer at Red Hawk Casino - Retried EDC Elections Department Inspector. - Youngest Charter Member of the Hangtown Kennel Club. - Political Strategist and Campaign Manager.

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