Legal Opinion

In the Matter of K.J.N.

Court of Appeals of Texas

Decided January 8, 2003No. 04-01-00757-CVPublishedCited by 38 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Opinion by

CATHERINE STONE, Justice.

This is an appeal of a disposition order committing K. J.N., a juvenile, to the Texas Youth Commission. On appeal K.J.N. claims the evidence is factually insufficient to support placement outside of KJ.N.’s home, and that the trial court therefore abused its discretion in ordering his commitment. Based upon our review of the record, we hold the evidence supports the order of commitment and that the trial court did not abuse its discretion. Accordingly, we affirm the trial court’s order.

Background Facts

K.J.N. pleaded true to a charge that he engaged in…

2Cases cited3 opinions

  1. Matter of K.L.C.Court of Appeals of Texas · 1998
  2. S.A.M., Matter OfCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1996
  3. In Re J.J.Court of Appeals of Texas · 1995

3Cited by38 opinions

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  5. In Re CG, Texas Court of Appeals, 5th District (Dallas)2005

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