OPINION OF THE COURT
STEPHEN J. BOGACZ, J.
Courts have long recognized the existence of a less-than-level playing field when police question youthful suspects. As far back as 64 years ago, the United States Supreme Court acknowledged the need for courts to utilize "special care in scrutinizing the record" concerning police interrogation of an accused 15-year-old male and his ensuing confession. (Haley v Ohio,
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