A 13-year - old suspect was questioned by a police officer at night . The court said officials need to consider age when determining Miranda rights . Further : Officers simply need to use common sense . At no time were the youth 's legal guardian or parents notified , and Miranda rights were never administered . Alito , in dissent , says Miranda is being ` ` run off the streets ''
A 13-year - old suspect was questioned by a police officer at night . The court said officials need to consider age when determining Miranda rights . Further : Officers simply need to use common sense . Alito , in dissent , says Miranda is being ` ` run off the streets ''