Case Summaries 2021

EX PARTE STEVEN THOMAS JLS FORM (June 2021)
This case overturned the Moon case regarding certification as an adult.

IN THE MATTER OF J.P JLS (June 2021)
This case upheld a juvenile’s determinate sentence commitment to TJJD.

BELL V STATE OF TEXAS
This case upheld a certification challenged on the grounds of violating Moon; decision issued after Thomas disavowed Moon.

IN THE MATTER OF D.J. J.L.S.
This case upheld a juvenile’s transfer from TJJD to TDCJ.

IN THE MATTER OF J.J.
This case determined the police officer questioning of a 14 year old did not constitute custodial interrogation.