Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York

Wavier Cases

If a case is transfered from Juvenile Court to Criminal Court, does the Juvenile have all rights that the adult would have under the jurisdiction of the criminal Cour?


Asked on 4/20/00, 12:17 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Raymond David Marquez R. David Marquez, P.C.

Re: Wavier Cases

In criminal matters, whether in family court or criminal court,all defendants have the same rights. The fact that an accused is an infant, meaning below the age of majority, does not imply that he or she has fewer rights than an adult.

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Answered on 5/02/00, 9:28 pm
Daniel Conti The Law Offices of Daniel A. Conti,P.C.

Re: Wavier Cases

Yes. The juvenile would have the same rights as every

citizen.

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Answered on 5/02/00, 7:18 am


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