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 cannot file a motion, constitutionalize your objection. Due Process is most likely an appropriate basis for your objection.
Upcoming Training!
February 14th will be the last day OJD accepts RSVP for our Juvenile Enhancement Training on February 26. Closing the RSVP will ensure we have printed enough materials for all guests and can account for some goodies we’ll have available! Make sure you RSVP now!
OJD Visits NCCU
It’s all about community building. The future lawyers at North Carolina Central University attended an Informational Career Fair and OJD was there to spark some interest in Juvenile Defense. LaTobia did a great job organizing the OJD table and speaking to the students about the importance of defending children, opportunities in policy or direct representation in juvenile defense and many other exciting things OJD has to offer for them. Thank you to NCCU for allowing us to come by and talk!
NEW JOB OPPORTUNITY!
The IDS Commission is seeking the next Executive Director for IDS and the position has been posted here. 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 you want to learn more about North Carolina’s Indigent Defense Services and how you can be of great help to our community, visit the IDS Website.
Thanks for stopping by! Make sure you come back next week for another Week in Review!