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  • Case Law Corner Vol. 9

    There is an art to arguing case law beyond having looked up and read the cases. where to find case law related to your topic. 1. Case law will cite to other case law within the body of the opinion. Just be sure to follow the other rules – like don’t create your own case law. All other case law, including that from other states or other circuits, and any cases that are “unpublished

  • Case Law Corner: Vol. 8

    Can you believe that the last appellate decision for juvenile delinquency cases was back in December Last month, the Court of Appeals issued an opinion on a Juvenile First-Degree Murder case originating no evidence was presented on adolescent brain function, and they are not a correct statement of the law he right to written notice of the facts alleged in the petition’ in order ‘to assure due process of law unconstitutional; what is unconstitutional is the deprivation of such an interest without due process of law

  • Case Law Corner: Vol. 7

    It's been quiet in the appellate courts in the juvenile delinquency world, and with no new cases to update on, it's been a little quiet in the Case Law Corner as well. Recently, I had the privilege of a glimpse into the preparation of a case for oral argument. law to find the right quote. I am eager to see what the ultimate outcome of the case is when the Court issues its opinion.

  • OJD Case Law Corner Vol. 12

    c=2&pdf=42469 Summary of the Case: The youth, a 16-year-old male, was charged with misdemeanor assault (citations omitted) The Court remanded the case for further conclusions of law on the motion to suppress c=2&pdf=42764 Summary of the Case: Tristan Borlase was 17 years and 11 months old at the time he was its ‘significant consideration’ of the crime when sentencing defendant— ‘despite the fact that the case c=2&pdf=43065 Summary of the Case: This case is a remand from the Supreme Court from a discretionary

  • Case Law Corner: Vol. 6

    Case Law Research Tools Happy Friday, Defenders! This month’s Case Law Corner is a little different than the past few months – the Court of Appeals and The monthly Case Law Corner blog, our Case Summaries document (for cases prior to 2022), our ongoing find other relevant case law. Juvenile Justice Case Compendium Similar to our Case Summaries document and our monthly Case Law Corner

  • Case Law Corner: Vol. 5

    NC Juvenile Case Summaries Opinions issued in December 2022 In re A.M.S. No. COA22-266, 2022 N.C. Nevertheless, our case law compels a trial court’s oral inquiry ‘strictly comply’ with each requirement Stat. § 7B-2502(c)—now repealed but applicable to the Petitions in this case—required the trial court “[A] defendant who invites error cannot be prejudiced as a matter of law. Luke was involved in an altercation in which law enforcement became involved in an attempt to break up

  • Case Law Corner: Vol. 4

    NC Juvenile Case Summaries July 1, 2022 to November 30, 2022 In re M.E.W. 873 S.E.2d 685 (N.C. Ct. c=2&pdf=41679 Summary: “Anthony” was charged with common law robbery in regard to an attack on Mr. following rights of the juvenile and the juvenile's parent, guardian, or custodian to assure due process of law dispositional order shall be in writing and shall contain appropriate findings of fact and conclusions of law

  • Case Law Corner: Vol. 3

    Today we have a new Case Law Corner from Burcu! NC Juvenile Case Summaries January 1, 2022 to June 30, 2022 In re D.A. 281 N.C. privilege against self-incrimination ‘applies in juvenile proceedings the same as in adult criminal cases protecting the public safety’; (4) ‘degree of culpability indicated by the circumstances of the particular case Conner at 340.

  • Case Law Corner: Vol. 2

    Welcome back to Case Law Corner, where we take a monthly dive into new and significant case law affecting This month, we highlight 10 North Carolina cases you should know about that affect the youth of North Carolina. 10 North Carolina Cases Affecting Youth that You Should Know State v. While we agree that ‘an 'admission' in a juvenile hearing is equivalent to a guilty plea in a criminal case “[In] all cases involving an interrogation of a juvenile, the trial court [is] required to consider [

  • Case Law Corner: A New Monthly Series

    We are excited to unveil a new project at OJD that we have affectionately named Case Law Corner! law to help you in the fight for justice. To start off the Case Law Corner series and to honor the most important opinions to date, we want your – in next month’s Case Law Corner, so make sure to have your answers submitted by August 26. See you all on September 2 for the next installment of Case Law Corner!

  • OJD Case Law Corner Vol. 13: Commonwealth v. Mattis

    this past month on delinquency matters, which makes for a great opportunity to highlight noteworthy cases The case has been followed and remarked upon by many, including an article titled “Massachusetts Reminds “In a series of cases responding to challenges to juvenile sentences, the Supreme Court has consistently Of course, a case out of Massachusetts is not in any way binding precedent in North Carolina, but such

  • Case Law Corner with Burcu Hensley: Vol. 1

    Welcome back to Case Law Corner, where we take a monthly dive into new and significant case law affecting The Court found that the procedures used in Gault's case met none of these requirements. The case went to trial and the court found Jones guilty of robbery in the first degree. Virginia, a case that dealt with the execution of the mentally disabled. After the U.S. The Court’s analysis in that case was based on precedent that established that the Constitution treats

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