Why Sign Up for a Basic 101 Training?
So let them eat cake….Defenders have (hopefully) noticed that OJD is providing monthly webinar trainings in addition to our Youth Defender Forums and other local trainings. If not,…
Legal Deserts and The Mission of NC Office of the Juvenile Defender
Legal deserts and how OJD is making strides to combat this crisis by supporting juvenile defenders in their rocky road journey of practicing juvenile law.
Case Law Corner Vol. 9
In delinquency court, we often rely heavily on the statutes in the Juvenile Code to argue our position and persuade our judges to see things our way. But…
7 Tips for Attorneys Who Won’t Follow Their Juvenile Case to Adult Criminal Court
If you’ve been appointed to represent a juvenile charged with an offense that will likely be transferred, but won’t be handling the case once it’s transferred to adult…
Meet Nani: OJD’s Newest Team Member!
OJD is happy to welcome our newest team member, Nani Suarez! Nani serves as our Communication Specialist/Project Coordinator and will develop social media content, help promote our trainings,…
Social Media and its Impact on Juvenile Court Cases: Law Enforcement is Online Too!
The amount of influence social media platforms emit in our everyday life is pervasive and nearly public no matter the privacy features being utilized.
Case Law Corner: Vol. 8
Can you believe that the last appellate decision for juvenile delinquency cases was back in December of 2022? I wrote about the three opinions in January and it…
OJD Present at the 2023 Gault Center South Regional Summit
OJD had such a phenomenal time at this year's regional summit - we learned together, we laughed together, we ate together, we explored together, and we sang together...…
From a Lawyer’s View: The Media and Crime Coverage
As defenders, do you pay attention to media coverage of crimes in your area, specifically crimes allegedly committed by youth? Does your local law enforcement or prosecutor’s office…
Catch a Peak of the Gault Center Southern Regional Summit by Zoom
Defenders, for those unable to attend the 2023 Gault Center Southern Regional Summit in Knoxville, Tennessee, this year... we have a treat for you! The two headlining sessions…