Legal Opinion
In re J. R. C.
Court of Appeals of Texas
Decided April 26, 1977No. 8440PublishedCited by 42 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
CORNELIUS, Justice.
In March of 1974 appellant, a juvenile, was placed in detention upon allegations that he had murdered his mother. A hearing was first held to determine if he was mentally fit to answer for the offense and to proceed with either an adjudication hearing or a transfer hearing. He was determined to be fit, and upon petition of the district attorney filed pursuant to Section 54.02 of the Texas Family Code, a hearing was then held which resulted in the entry of an order waiving the juvenile court’s jurisdiction and transferring appellant to the district court for criminal…
2Cases cited15 opinions
- Kent v. United StatesSupreme Court of the United States · 1966
- Matter of HonsakerCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1976
- In re J. R. C.Court of Appeals of Texas · 1975
- Hickman v. SmithCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1951
- Williams v. GuynesCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1936
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3Cited by42 opinions
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- P. G. v. StateCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1981
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