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 25-29
HAPPY HALLOWEEN FROM OJD! It’s a Spooky Weekend filled with safe fun and a few bags of candy. We hope you have a BOO-tiful time!No tip of the week this Friday but are going to share a few reminders!School’s In: Refreshers on Suppression, Threats, and Clients in the News will take place, Friday, November 5 at 12:00 PM. This will be a 75 minute CLE course discussing strategy, handling your client and family if their name is in the news as well as the recent string of threats made against North Car
Weekly Recap: October 18-22
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OJD’S FEARLESS LEADER AND YOUR STATE JUVENILE DEFENDER, ERIC ZOGRY! Technically his birthday was yesterday but we couldn’t resist another shoutout in the blog. Eric, thank you for championing juvenile justice in North Carolina and all the hard work you’ve done over the years to ensure change. No tip of the week this week but we do have two very important announcements to make so let’s get to it!OJD CLE!School’s In: Refreshers on Suppression, Threats, and Clients in the News wil
Week in Review: Sept 27- October 1
Happy October Readers! We’re getting closer and closer to the end of the year and I can promise you, OJD definitely thinks 2021 just started. We’ve got a really nice tip of the week for you today and sharing a great new read (that’s currently being passed around the office). OJD is also planning 2 new trainings for November AND partnering with our Chief Regional Defender Tucker Charns on another. We hope to round out your year, and CLE credits, with some great content. Let’s get your week wrappe
Week in Review: September 13-17
Another weekend on the way! This week is going to be bit shorter than normal, but as always OJD has a great tip for you and a quick reminder on resources. Tip of the Week – Searches Not on School PropertyWhile an earlier tip referred to searches on school property as involving a lower standard, searches of juveniles not on school property are governed by a “reasonable juvenile standard.” Specifically, In the matter of I.R.T., 184 N.C. App. 579, 647 S.E.2d 129 (2007) held that the age of a juven
Week in Review: September 6-10
Happy Friday Readers! Fall is (almost) here and football season is back in full swing. This week we have a brand new tip, an announcement or two, and additional resources to share with you. We would like to take a moment and acknowledge how difficult last week was for our community, attorneys and public alike. Please know that OJD is thinking of New Hanover and Forsyth County as they handle and deal with the unprecedented incidents that have occurred. Tip of the Week – Can You Minimize Publicity
Week in Review: August 23-27
Happy Friday! Who else is ready to close out another week? We can’t tell you how much we are. Let’s wrap this week up and get started on making our way to the couch or enjoy the pool before summer officially ends. Tip of the Week – Before You PleaTalk to your client about the impacts of an adjudication. While not as public as adult criminal convictions, juvenile adjudications may impact the following: immigration status, educational placement, housing conditions, eligibility to play sports, pla
Week in Review: Aug 9-13
Summers slowly coming to an end and we couldn’t be more sad about it. The kids are going back to school which means OJD will be busier (if you know you know!) but we’re planning some great CLEs and content that will make your defender day easier. Well, hopefully. Let’s jump into your week in review then jump into bed all weekend with nice Netflix binge!How Do I Know the State Will be Seeking the Gang Enhancement Against My Juvenile?Under current law, there is no process for notice to the juvenil
Week in Review: July 26-30
Another Friday in the books and the last one of July. Honestly, how has 7 months of 2021 already wrapped up? Talk about time flies. Let’s recap the last week. Tip of the Week: Prior Record Level MattersIf your client’s prior record places him/her in a position for the judge to enter a level 1 OR 2 dispositional level, ALWAYS argue for a level 1 disposition. You can find a copy of the disposition chart here. Make sure to check the final written order for accuracy. New Court of Appeals OpinionI