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In Re John P.

Citations

  • 537 A.2d 263
  • 311 Md. 700
  • 1988 Md. LEXIS 53

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  • finding that proceedings resulting in loss of visitation rights or custody of child were civil in nature and were not double jeopardy
  • ordinarily, the initial proceeding must have subjected the individual to risk of punishment before subsequent proceeding involving criminal sanctions is barred by double jeopardy

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Judges: Eldridge

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