Doe v. State
Alaska Supreme Court
487 P.2d 47 (1971)
- Written by Deanna Curl, JD
Facts
Sixteen-year-old John Doe (defendant) was charged in a juvenile petition with selling drugs. At Doe’s initial court appearance on Friday, January 9, 1970, Doe’s attorney asked for a continuance to prepare a defense. The court agreed to continue the adjudication to the following Monday. On the issue of pre-adjudication release, the state (plaintiff) requested that Doe be detained and alleged that Doe had threatened witnesses in the case. The court ultimately issued an order committing Doe to detention over the weekend and indicated that detention was necessary to ensure Doe would be present for the hearing on Monday. The written order, however, indicated as the grounds for detention that Doe would harm himself or others if released. Following his adjudication, Doe appealed.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Connor, J.)
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