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 specific evidentiary objection. Common arguments include: Non-corroborative hearsay, 404(b) evidence, opinion on guilt, vouching for the victim’s credibility.
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.
We have a celebrity in the office! Austine was quoted in the Daily Tarheel about Raise the Age! Want to read the article? Click here.
DON’T FORGET!
ENJOY SUPERBOWL WEEKEND!