OPINION OF THE COURT
CATTERSON, J.
In this case arising from the adjudication of a petition for juvenile delinquency, the declaration of a mistrial due to the presiding judge's transfer from Family Court to Civil Court was a matter of administrative convenience rather than "manifest necessity." Therefore, the commencement of a new fact-finding hearing violated the appellant's constitutional protection from double jeopardy.
The record reflects that...
Let's get started
Welcome to the leading source of independent legal reporting
Sign on now to see your case.
Or view more than 10 million decisions and orders.
- Updated daily.
- Uncompromising quality.
- Complete, Accurate, Current.
