Legal Opinion
In re S.G.R.
Court of Appeals of Texas
Decided June 9, 2016No. 01-16-00015-CVPublishedCited by 24 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
Harvey Brown, Justice
The juvenile court waived its jurisdiction over S.G.R., a minor, and transferred him to the criminal district court to be tried as an adult for the offense of murder. S.G.R. contends that the juvenile court erred .in doing so. We affirm.
Background
Fourteen-year-old Jose Meraz was a prospective member of the criminal street gang MS-13 who no longer wished to join. His change of heart cost him his life. Several members of the gang murdered Jose for his forsaken allegiance. In the ensuing investigation, S.G.R., another fourteen-year-old prospect, confessed to his…
2Cases cited7 opinions
- Moon, CameronCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 2014
- In re G.F.O.Court of Appeals of Texas · 1994
- Dashield v. State, Texas Court of Appeals, 1st District (Houston)2003
- Adams v. State, Texas Court of Appeals, 13th District2005
- State v. C.J.F.Court of Appeals of Texas · 2005
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3Cited by24 opinions
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