From a Lawyer’s View: Contact OJD!
TO: Juvenile Defenders in North CarolinaFROM: OJDDATE: AnytimeRE: Contact Us!For those out there in the Juvenile Defense Community who have never contacted our office with a question, consider doing so. I know, I know – there are reasons why not:· There are actual humans in Raleigh that answer questions?· I don’t want more bad news for my case.· Do you all really know what you’re doing?· Aren’t you super busy talking to other people?There are actual humans in Raleigh t
Week in Review: July 25-29
Happy Friday Readers! It’s time for another week in review leading us into the weekend. This week we have a fun new tip from Project Attorney Yolanda Fair, a webinar announcement to get a sneak peek at the new J-411 AOC form, and an opportunity to take part in a survey. Let’s get started.Tip of the WeekLanguage is constantly changing. The slang that was popular back in 2010 is different than what is popular now. While a client using popular slang may feel different than having a client speaking
Week in Review: May 23-27
Summer Fridays! School’s out (for most) and summer is on the way. This week, we’re prepping for the SJDC Summit in Montgomery, Alabama next weekend, training our defenders on Juvenile Case Law Updates, and visiting Rutherford court. Let’s recap the week. Tip of the Week – Recording Juvenile InterrogationsJuveniles have the same rights to Miranda warnings and the additional right to the presence of a parent, guardian, or custodian during custodial interrogations pursuant to N.C.G.S. 7B-2101. Und
Week in Review: May 2-6
It’s getting closer and closer to SUMMER!!!!! That’s not stopping OJD though. We have CLE’s to plan and trips to take to help our defenders keep doing awesome work. We hope to see you at everything we’ll be announcing very soon. Tip of the Week: Let’s Get Rid of Those Shackles1. Ask that the hearing occur prior to the juvenile entering the courtroom2. Request that both the hand and leg shackles be removed3. Hold the court to the three reasons to shackle: maintain order, prevent escape, provide f
Week in Review: April 18-22
Happy Friday Defenders! It’s getting warmer outside and that means summer is here! Hopefully less school-based petitions and even less summer trouble for everyone! Let’s get started wrapping up the week with OJD. We have plenty to share. Tip of the Week – Publicity & Juvenile CasesIt’s often questioned if the identity of a juvenile should be released in the media. In the U.S. Supreme Court case Smith v. Daily Mail Pub. Co., 443 U.S. 97 (1979), the Court ruled that a state law prohibiting and pun
Week in Review: January 17-21
January is zooming past, can’t believe this is the 3rd blog of the new year. This week will be short and sweet, but will never forget a new tip! We hope you are bundled up for this snowy weather and enjoy a quick read from your OJD office.Tip of the Week: OJD Case SummariesDid you know that OJD routinely monitors the NC Court of Appeals and NC Supreme Court for case law applicable to Juvenile Delinquency matters? We then take those cases as they are filed, summarize them, and compile them into a
Week in Review: November 15-19
Happy Friday! This week has been busy with meetings, meetings, and more meetings. We hope your week has been productive, inspiring, and fighting the good juvenile fight. We have a 9-minute Tip of the Week for you and today is CLE day, we’ll be posting the recorded training in our Defender Portal for later viewing if you can’t make it. TIP OF THE WEEK – EXPERTSThis week Burcu Hensley is coming to you from WebEx to discuss the use of experts in juvenile proceedings. Let’s hear what she has to say!
Week in Review: November 8-12
To our Defenders who served and are serving, Thank You. Happy Friday Readers! Not to skip over Thanksgiving, but Christmas is in 43 days!! It’s time to start planning gifts and putting up trees. But before we get too far in the future, let’s start with this week’s recap and get us one step closer to the weekend. Tip of the Week—Juvenile Records: Access to DJJ File and Disposition ReportsAssistant Juvenile Defender Terri Johnson is providing this week’s Tip of the Week. Thank you, Terri!In some a
Week in Review: November 1-5
Brrrr! It’s getting cold outside and we’re walking into Daylight Savings Time this Saturday night. Anybody else feeling like Winter is Here? AND THEN THERE’S CHRISTMAS which is basically tomorrow! So much to prepare for but first let’s start with recapping the week and setting you up for some juvenile defense success.Tip of the WeekAnother OJD CLEPlease join OJD on November 19, 2021 from 12:00PM to 1:15PM for Raise the Age Part II: Senate Bill 207. This training will be a statutory review of the
Week in Review: October 4-8
Stepping into the weekend ready to binge watch the new Netflix movies and shows, while catching up on some good ole R&R…sounds perfect. As always before we go grab our favorite blanket OJD is going to sum up the week with a tip, a couple resources and a look inside OJD’s participation in a Twitter chat.Tip of the Week Building TrustInvesting time is the single most important strategy for building trust and rapport with your client. You need to listen and ask questions without judgment, and exp