In re Cristian A.

8 Citing cases

  1. In re Amir B.

    No. 0475 (Md. Ct. Spec. App. Mar. 30, 2016)

    Indeed, the Court of Appeals has declared, "[o]nly the most extraordinary and egregious circumstances should be allowed to dictate dismissal as the sanction for [a] violation of a procedural rule," In re Keith W., 310 Md. at 109. We reiterated that principle in In re Cristian A., 219 Md. App. 56 (2014), when we stated: "'[T]he judge must keep in mind the overriding purpose of the juvenile statute along with the fact that this purpose will ordinarily not be served by dismissal of the juvenile proceeding.'" Id. at 66 (quoting In re Keith W., 310 Md. at 109).

  2. In re T.C.

    No. 1769-2023 (Md. Ct. Spec. App. Nov. 18, 2024)

    In juvenile proceedings, a respondent's plea is generally termed as "involved" or "not involved," as opposed to "guilty" or "not guilty." In re Cristian A., 219 Md.App. 56, 62 n. 6 (2014).

  3. In re M. M.

    No. 437 (Md. Ct. Spec. App. Jun. 11, 2020)

    "'[T]he foremost consideration in the disposition of a juvenile proceeding should be a course of treatment and rehabilitation best suited to promote the full growth and development of the child.'" In re Cristian A., 219 Md. App. 56, 66 (2014) (quoting In re Keith W., 310 Md. 99, 109 (1987)). The statute provides for a range of considerations a juvenile court may consider at disposition, including a "treatment service plan[.]"

  4. In re Aaron C.

    No. 2599 (Md. Ct. Spec. App. Oct. 28, 2016)

    Under this statute, a violation "may result in dismissal of a petition, but 'only if the respondent has demonstrated actual prejudice.'" In re Christian A., 219 Md. App. 56, 63 (2014) (quoting CJP ยง 3-8A-10(n)). Appellant did not seek dismissal under this statute.

  5. In re Tavione H.

    No. 1433 (Md. Ct. Spec. App. Jun. 3, 2016)

    "In juvenile proceedings the more precise term to use when referring to the plea of the respondent is 'not involved' [or involved] as opposed to 'not guilty' [or guilty]." In re Christian A., 219 Md. App. 56, 62 n.6 (2014) (quoting In re Kevin Eugene C., 90 Md. App. 85, 87-88 n.2 (1992)) (alterations in original). THE COURT: Good afternoon. Okay, Defense, I'll hear you.

  6. In re Gordon T.

    No. 1852 (Md. Ct. Spec. App. Jun. 3, 2016)

    "In juvenile proceedings the more precise term to use when referring to the plea of the respondent is 'not involved' [or involved] as opposed to 'not guilty' [or guilty]." In re Christian A., 219 Md. App. 56, 62 n. 6 (2014) (quoting In re Kevin Eugene C., 90 Md. App. 85, 87-88 n. 2 (1992)) (alterations in original). --------

  7. In re Laizel J.

    No. 0244 (Md. Ct. Spec. App. Apr. 8, 2016)

    "In juvenile proceedings the more precise term to use when referring to the plea of the respondent is 'not involved' [or involved] as opposed to 'not guilty' [or guilty]." In re Christian A., 219 Md. App. 56, 62 n.6 (2014) (quoting In re Kevin Eugene C., 90 Md. App. 85, 87-88 n.2 (1992)) (alterations in original). "'Delinquent act' means an act which would be a crime if committed by an adult."

  8. In re Malik L.

    No. 1500 (Md. Ct. Spec. App. Sep. 1, 2015)

    " Accordingly, "'the foremost consideration in the disposition of a juvenile proceeding should be a course of treatment and rehabilitation best suited to promote the full growth and development of the child.'" In re Cristian A., 219 Md. App. 56, 66 (2014) (quoting In re Keith W., 310 Md. 99, 109 (1987)). Maryland Rule 11-115(b) provides, in pertinent part: "If the disposition hearing is conducted by a judge, and his order includes placement of the child outside the home, the judge shall announce in open court and shall prepare and file with the clerk, a statement of the reasons for the placement.