Legal Opinion
In re J. A. H.
District of Columbia Court of Appeals
Decided February 26, 1974No. 6907PublishedCited by 9 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
HARRIS, Associate Judge:
Appellant, a juvenile, was found guilty of the unauthorized use of a motor vehicle (D.C.Code 1973, § 22-2204) and of assault with a dangerous weapon (D.C.Code 1973, § 22-502) at the conclusion of a factfind-ing hearing in the Family Division of Superior Court. The argument which warrants discussion is that appellant’s Fifth Amendment right to be free from double jeopardy precluded his being found guilty of unauthorized use. We reject that contention and affirm.
Appellant and several companions were on Route 295 in a car which was observed speeding by the police.…
2Cases cited15 opinions
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- United States v. Edward Baker, Ralph Masciola and Dominick DinorscioCourt of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1970
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3Cited by9 opinions
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