Matthew Hamilton is reporting at Capitol Confidential state Sen. Michael Gianaris [Gee-ANN-arh-ess] has put forward legislation that would establish a new version of Miranda rights for those under the age of 18 who are in police custody. The idea is a plain language version of the rights would be better understood by minors. The legislation also would require the minor to acknowledge they consent to having those rights. Under the proposed legislation, juveniles would be advised: You have the right to remain silent. That means, you do not have to say anything. Anything you say can be used against you in court. You have the right to get help from a lawyer. If you cannot pay a lawyer, the court will get you one for free. You have the right to stop this interview at any time. Investigators also would be required to ask “do you want to talk to me?” and “do you want to have a lawyer?” The investigator would be required to wait for a response to each question. Data shows that of more than 1 million juveniles are criminally charged each year in the United State, and only about 10 percent exercise their Miranda rights. Read the full story at Capitol Confidential, a Times Union blog.