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Shelton v. State

Citations

  • 699 S.W.2d 728
  • 287 Ark. 322
  • 56 A.L.R. 4th 383
  • 1985 Ark. LEXIS 2251

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  • holding that, once in custody, no interrogation is allowed absent the Miranda warnings and a knowing, voluntary waiver
  • immaturity is insufficient in itself to show an abuse of discretion in charging juvenile as an adult
  • pertinent traits are those involved in the offense charged, i.e., proof of honesty in a theft charge or peacefulness in a murder charge
  • immaturity and lack of intelligence are character traits relevant to mens rea

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Judges: Hays, Purtle

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