Juvenile First Degree Murder Training Videos Uploaded!
Happy Friday, readers! Today's blog post is less written content, and more audio/visual content - over 6 hours of video on our new JFDM Training Playlist! The videos…
Happy Easter!
Wishing everyone a pleasant weekend, and lots of fun, food, and family time (or "me" time, if that's what you need!). See you all next week!
From a Lawyer’s View: Credit for Time Served?
When a child is charged with a criminal offense through a juvenile petition and placed in secure custody, the statute is silent regarding credit for time served awaiting…
Thanks for the Memories!
When a journey ends, it's always so bittersweet but also exciting to see what comes next. I have happily spent the last three and a half years learning…
From A Lawyer’s View: Representing Youth with Firearms
It seems lately there’s a news story every day involving the intersection of firearms and youth. Whether about alleged homicides, other shootings, or possessing guns at school, these…
From a Lawyer’s View: Juvenile First-Degree Murder Training Recap
Last week, OJD held its inaugural Juvenile First Degree Murder Training. Over 80 attorneys and defense team members from all over the state came to learn about representing…
Break Time!
OJD is hosting our First Degree Murder training today which means, we're seeing the fruits of weeks worth of planning! If you're joining us, thank you so much…
From A Lawyer’s View: Juvenile Collateral Consequences and DMV
There are a host of criminal offenses that result in license revocation upon conviction. When a person is convicted of such a triggering offense, the clerk notifies DMV…
Week in Review: February 13-17
Happy Friday! With NC having all this good weather, a long introduction before the pre-weekend read is unnecessary. Let's get to it!Tip of the Week: How Do I…
Week in Review: February 6-10
Happy Friday! We have a lot to share this week and it's almost time to clock out and enjoy some well-earned vacation, so let's jump right in!From the…