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IN INTEREST OF W.C.

No. 96-C-1159.

679 So.2d 180 (1996)

In the Interest of W.C.

Court of Appeal of Louisiana, Fourth Circuit.

July 31, 1996.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Harry F. Connick, District Attorney for Orleans Parish, Gordon E. Rountree, Jr., Assistant District Attorney for Orleans Parish, New Orleans, for Relator.

Before BARRY, KLEES and CIACCIO, JJ.

BARRY, Judge.

The trial court suppressed the confession of a juvenile because the juvenile did not privately consult with his mother prior to the confession. The State argues that the requirement for a "meaningful" consultation does not require a private consultation. We grant certiorari, reverse and remand.

Facts

Officer Christy Williams testified that on May 14, 1996 two men approached her outside of the Eighth District Police Station and...

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