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 reports have caused concern in the public and by extension, the courts. The Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention recently reported that firearms offenses have risen from 3% to 13%. Defending these youth was already an uphill battle, so in this climate of increased awareness, we thought we would sh
Week in Review: January 9-13
Happy Friday Readers! We hope you had a great holiday filled with rest, family, and good food. Trust us when we say, OJD is just getting back in the swing of things after our holiday too. This week, we have a great Ethics tip and a couple of resources to share. Let’s get to it. Tip of the Week: Keeping up with Social Media in Juvenile Proceedings“Rule 1.1 requires lawyers to provide competent representation to clients. Comment [8] to the rule specifically states that a lawyer ‘should keep abreas
From a Lawyer’s View: Gold Mine: Ethics Compliance Resource
On Wednesday, we presented Part II of our Digital Evidence Series where we talked about social media and the various platforms our clients are using. We are so fortunate to have LaTobia Avent, communications manager and social media guru as part of our team here at OJD. She is always willing and eager to help us learn about this topic that’s so near and dear to her, and that’s really good news for defenders representing the young clients that live – exist! – in this digital world.I know we hear
Week in Review: July
Let’s clap for Friday!! This week there’s a fresh new tip and a CLE reminder. Don’t forget to add us on Facebook (North Carolina Office of the Juvenile Defender), Twitter (@NCOJD), and LinkedIn (North Carolina Office of the Juvenile Defender). There you can find links to relevant topics, a few looks into the office throughout the week, and other juvenile defense news. And last but not least, a big THANKS to Eric Zogry for our tip!Tip of the Week – Highlights From the Division of Juvenile Justice
White Paper on the Science of Late Adolescence: A Guide for Judges, Attorneys, and Policy Makers
My high schooler is currently working on a Civics Literacy project in which she is tasked with creating a summary of candidates running for office and including relevant information about their platforms. Citing her resources for the information is important – she knows that if the information purports to “come from her own brain,” the credibility of the underlying information is shaky at best, but if the information comes from a reputable resource, then the likelihood that the information is re
Week in Review: April 4-8
Happy Friday Readers! You can tell it’s Spring because the whole office is dealing with pollen and the sniffles. But, that doesn’t stop OJD from sharing important information and rounding out the week with you. Tip of the Week: An Update on RTA Juvenile Justice DataEvery quarter or so, the Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice (soon to be the Division of Juvenile Justice) releases statistics at the Juvenile Jurisdiction Advisory Committee (JJAC) describing the ongoing implementation
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