Juvenile's confession admissible despite statutory compliance questions
texapp · 2026-03-05 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100
In Re J.C., a Juvenile v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on March 5, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellant, J.C., a juvenile, challenged the admissibility of ...
Juvenile's confession admissible without parent present during interrogation
texapp · 2026-02-05 · Defendant Win · Impact: 20/100
In the Matter of S.W., a Juvenile v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on February 5, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellant, S.W., a juvenile, challenged the adm...
NC Supreme Court: Confession involuntary due to coercive interrogation
nc · 2025-05-23 · Defendant Win · Impact: 75/100
State v. Melton, decided by North Carolina Supreme Court on May 23, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The North Carolina Supreme Court considered whether a defendant's confession was voluntar...