J.D. v. Commonwealth

OPINION

GUIDUGLI, JUDGE.

This juvenile matter is before the Court on discretionary review so that we may determine whether J.D.’s rights under Boykin v. Alabama, 395 U.S. 238, 89 S.Ct. *611709, 23 L.Ed.2d 274 (1969), were violated when he admitted guilt to two charges. J.D. argues that the district court did not subject him to a Boykin colloquy when he decided to enter his plea. On the other hand, the Commonwealth argues that J.D.’s rights were protected in that the district court notified him of his constitutional rights, including those conferred by Boykin, during an earlier court appearance.…