January 2011 Monthly Opinion

Cavner, Steven Matthew v. State, COCA Case No. S-2010-540 (January 20, 2011)
(State Appeals) State failed to establish that Deputy possessed more than a hunch or generalized suspicion of criminal activity when traffic stop occurred. Order granting Motion to Suppress affirmed.

A.M. v. State, COCA Case No. J-2010-788 (January 19, 2011)
(Youthful Offender; Sentence, Abuse of Discretion) Trial court abused its discretion in ordering sentencing as adult. Findings were that defendant could complete rehabilitation plan and public could be protected. Reversed for sentencing as a Youthful Offender if convicted.

M.D.M v. State, COCA Case No. J-2010-839 (January 25, 2011)
(Juvenile Adjudication/Certification) Trial court abused its discretion in ordering adult sentencing after finding that your could be treated and public could be protected by YO program. Remanded for sentencing as a Youthful Offender.