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Nicholas v. People

Citations

  • 973 P.2d 1213
  • 1999 WL 11174

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  • recognizing that children have less capacity than adults to understand legal rights and therefore need special assistance
  • \The plain language of this statutory mandate reflects the General Assembly's recognition that juveniles generally lack the capacity to make important legal decisions alone.\
  • section 19-2-210 is currently codified at section 19-2-511

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Judges: Bender

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