J.D.B. v. North Carolina
| Docket No. | Op. Below | Argument | Opinion | Vote | Author | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09-11121 | Supreme Court of North Carolina | Mar 23, 2011 | Jun 16, 2011 | 5-4 | Sotomayor | OT 2010 |
Holding: A child's age is a relevant factor to consider in determining whether the child is in custody for purposes of Miranda v. Arizona.
Judgment: Supreme Court of North Carolina reversed, 5-4, in an opinion by Justice Sonia Sotomayor on June 16, 2011. Justice Alito filed a dissenting opinion, which was joined by the Chief Justice and Justices Scalia and Thomas.
SCOTUSblog Coverage
- This week at the Court in Plain English (Lisa Tucker, June 17, 2011)
- Opinion analysis: Children's age and Miranda (Lyle Denniston, June 16, 2011)
- Argument recap: The future of Miranda (Lyle Denniston, March 23, 2011)
- Argument preview: Youth and Miranda rights (Lyle Denniston, March 22, 2011)
Briefs and Documents
Merits Briefs
Amicus Briefs
- Brief for Center on Wrongful Convictions of Youth, et al., in Support of Petitioner
- Brief for Juvenile Law Center, et al. in Support of Petitioner
- Brief for the American Civil Liberties Union in Support of Petitioner
- Brief for the American Bar Association in Support of Petitioner
- Brief for the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers in Support of Petitioner
- Brief for the United States of America in Support of Respondent
- Brief of Indiana, Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, and Wyoming in Support of Respondent
- Brief of the National District Attorney’s Association in Support of Respondent
Certiorari-stage documents
- Opinion below (Supreme Court of North Carolina)
Merits Briefs
Amicus Briefs
- Brief for Center on Wrongful Convictions of Youth, et al., in Support of Petitioner
- Brief for Juvenile Law Center, et al. in Support of Petitioner
- Brief for the American Civil Liberties Union in Support of Petitioner
- Brief for the American Bar Association in Support of Petitioner
- Brief for the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers in Support of Petitioner
- Brief for the United States of America in Support of Respondent
- Brief of Indiana, Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, and Wyoming in Support of Respondent
- Brief of the National District Attorney’s Association in Support of Respondent
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