Legal Opinion
In re Manuel R.
Supreme Court of Connecticut
Decided June 14, 1988No. 13332PublishedCited by 25 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtPeters, C. J.
The right to legal representation is guaranteed by statute to any child1 charged with delinquency. The question in this case is whether, and under what circumstances, that right to counsel can be waived by the child. The respondent, Manuel R., appeals from the disposition of the Superior Court committing him to the department of children and youth services (DCYS) for placement at Long Lane School. We find error and remand for a new dispositional hearing.
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The record discloses the following chronology of events: On January 5,1987, Manuel was placed on probation by the Superior Court for a…
2Cases cited26 opinions
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- Fare v. Michael C.Supreme Court of the United States · 1979
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