Monthly Archives July 2014

COURT OF APPEALS REVERSES ON 4TH AMENDMENT GROUNDS

In the recent Court of Appeals case: In re D.M. (11-FS—1125) decided on July 10, 2014, the Court reversed the lower court conviction for second- degree burglary, felony destruction of property, and second-degree theft based on 4th amendment violations. Essentially DM and other juveniles were indentified breaking into a property and removing items from the home.  DM was seen at the scene by an eyewitness and a look out was broadcasted.  Subsequently DM was located and held by the detective pending a show up by the eyewitness. The Court justified in reversing the convictions and holding that there was an
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