[Download] "In the matter of J.S.S." by Texas Court of Appeals (Civil) # eBook PDF Kindle ePub Free
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- Title: In the matter of J.S.S.
- Author : Texas Court of Appeals (Civil)
- Release Date : January 08, 2000
- Genre: Law,Books,Professional & Technical,
- Pages : * pages
- Size : 62 KB
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J.S.S., a juvenile, appeals from an order committing him to the Texas Youth Commission following an adjudication of delinquent conduct. J.S.S. waived his right to a jury trial, and the trial court found, based upon J.S.S.s plea of true to the allegations in the petition and his voluntary stipulation of evidence and written admission, that J.S.S. engaged in delinquent conduct by possessing more than 50 but less than 2,000 pounds of marihuana. Following a disposition hearing, the trial court entered a commitment order to the Texas Youth Commission. On appeal, J.S.S. contends that the trial court erred in considering the pre-disposition report at the disposition hearing because it was taken in violation of J.S.S.s Fifth Amendment right to remain silent. Finding that a juveniles Fifth Amendment rights extend through the conclusion of the disposition hearing and that the use of the incriminating information gathered during the interview violated J.S.S.s privilege against self-incrimination, we reverse and remand for a new disposition hearing.