Legal Opinion

In re T. S.

Court of Appeals of Texas

Decided April 10, 2018No. 01-17-00825-CVPublishedCited by 5 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtLaura Carter Higley, Justice

T.S., a minor, has been charged with two counts of aggravated robbery in Brazoria, County. He brings this accelerated appeal to challenge the juvenile court's order, waiving its exclusive jurisdiction and transferring him to district court for criminal proceedings. In his sole issue, T.S. contends that the juvenile court abused its discretion by waiving its jurisdiction and transferring him to criminal court. Because we conclude that the juvenile court did not abuse its discretion, we affirm the order.

Background

On July 31, 2017, the State filed a Petition for Discretionary Transfer to…

2Cases cited5 opinions

  1. Moon, CameronCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 2014
  2. Hidalgo v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 1999
  3. In re D.W.L.Court of Appeals of Texas · 1992
  4. In re S.G.R.Court of Appeals of Texas · 2016
  5. Collins v. StateCourt of Appeals of Texas · 2017

3Cited by5 opinions

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  3. In the Matter of J. B. v. the State of Texas, Texas Court of Appeals, 1st District (Houston)2025
  4. in the Matter of A.S., Texas Court of Appeals, 4th District (San Antonio)2019
  5. in the Matter of A.S., Texas Court of Appeals, 4th District (San Antonio)2019

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