The issue in this case is whether the Family Court may accept an "Alford plea" in a PINS (person in need of supervision) proceeding. This court holds that it may.
Mrs. B. brought this proceeding under section 732 of the Family Court Act to have her 14-year-old daughter Tracey declared a PINS. Mrs. B. alleged, among other things, that Tracey used "vile and abusive language...
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