Week in Review: Feb 3-7
Happy Friday readers! We hope this week was productive, exciting and successful! Appeals Tip of the Week: Courtesy of David Andrews, Office of the Appellate Defender Make constitutional arguments when available. If you anticipate making constitutional arguments, put the argument in a motion and get a ruling on it. “Constitutional issues not raised . . . at trial will not be considered for the first time on appeal.” State v. Gainey, 355 N.C. 73 (2002). If an unexpected issue arises and you can
Week in Review: Jan 27-31
We finally made it through January and it’s FRIDAY! OJD has been working on new, exciting trainings, consulting with our great Defenders, and being warriors in the courtroom. How has Raise the Age gone for you so far? Appeals Tip of the Week: Courtesy of David Andrews, Office of the Appellate Defender The Rules of Evidence apply at adjudication hearings (N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7B-2408). Use the Rules to keep evidence out and even if the evidence is admitted, you can preserve the argument by making a
NC IDS is Seeking the NEXT Executive Director!
The IDS Commission is seeking the next Executive Director for IDS and the position has been posted here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/northcarolina/jobs/2686309/executive-director-indigent-defense-services. The position closes February 18, 2020, and the Commission expects to conduct interviews March 26 or 27. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a vision for public defense in North Carolina and an interest in working with great people to turn that vision into reality. If y
Week in Review: Jan 20-24
Happy Friday Readers! This week was not only a short one, but an easier one at OJD. Couple consultations, a little bit of court, you know? The usual. We’re happy to help our Public Defenders at each point of their case and even guided a couple out of state defenders to where they can find answers about North Carolina! Appeals Tip of the Week: Courtesy of David Andrews, Office of the Appellate Defender To preserve issues for appeal, object to any evidence that you suspect is inadmissible. Make
Week in Review: Jan 13-17
Happiest of Friday’s to you OJD readers! This week was full of meetings and trainings… AND INTERVIEWS! We narrowed down the candidates for the Assistant Juvenile Defender position and began the second round of interviews this week. We’re so excited to have a new attorney with us in the office, this is going to be a hard choice! APPEALS TIP OF THE WEEK: Courtesy of David Andrews, Office of the Appellate Defender 1. When you appeal, do these things:2. Make sure the juvenile has the right to appe
Week in Review: Dec 6-10
It’s the first week back from a long holiday break and OJD has been busy with all things #RaiseTheAge. Have a question or a case you could use some help on? Don’t hesistate to give us a call. We are here for you! Januar January 2020 marks the 50th Anniversary of North Carolina’s Public Defender System. Take a look at Eric with North Carolina’s FIRST Public Defender, Wallace “Wally” C. Harrelson. Raise the Age Tip of The Week How Do I Know the State Will be Seeking the Gang Enhancement Against
2020 JTIP Summer Academy
The deadline for applications to the 2020 JTIP Summer Academy is fast approaching! Applications are due no later than January 12th, 2020, 11:59 PM EST. *If you have already applied for the JTIP Summer Academy or you plan to submit an application, please contact Austine Long as soon as possible. The National Juvenile Defender Center (NJDC) and Georgetown Law Juvenile Justice Initiative are excited be accepting applications for the 2020 Juvenile Training Immersion Program (JTIP) Summer Academy, wh
Week in Review: Dec 30-Jan 3
Welcome to the new decade with your trusted OJD office. This week was pretty easy due to the holiday but that doesn’t mean we don’t have things to share. RAISE THE AGE TIP OF THE WEEK: Can I Appeal the Order Finding Probable Cause for me 16 or 17 Year Old Client Charged with a Class A through G Felony? Under the current law there does not appear to be a right to appeal the finding of probable cause. However, defenders should consider challenging the constitutionality of the mandatory waiver as
Happy New Year + 2019 In Review!
Happy New Year Readers! 2020 marks the beginning of a new decade and a bunch of new goals for OJD. We have so many plans to get the word out about Juvenile Justice (#JuvenileJustice) and what OJD has to offer the State of North Carolina and our current and future Defenders. While you’re celebrating the start of a new journey, you can read about our 2019 as an office here. There’s a lot of great material that summarizes the hard work and dedication of a team of people who just want what’s best f
Merry Christmas!
OJD has been on Holiday Break which means no Week in Review (unless you REALLY want to know about all the holiday food we ate!). Enjoy these few days off with family, friends, and the one’s you love. Create memories, laugh and take a moment to appreciate your surroundings. Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays from Eric, Kim, Austine and LaTobia.