Legal Opinion
People v. Mitchell G.
California Court of Appeal
Decided December 12, 1990No. B049096PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion
EPSTEIN, J.
Pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code section 800, 1 the People of the State of California appeal the juvenile court’s order granting Mitchell G.’s motion to suppress (§ 700.1) and dismissing the section 602 petition. 2
Because we find merit in the minor’s argument that the constitutional prohibition against double jeopardy precludes further proceedings against him, we dismiss this appeal.
Discussion
The constitutional proscription against twice being placed in jeopardy for the same crime (U.S. Const., 5th Amend.; Cal. Const, art. I, § 15) applies to juvenile proceedings.…
2Cases cited3 opinions
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- Jesse W. v. Superior CourtCalifornia Supreme Court · 1979
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