Finch v. State’s Empirical Analysis

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4 state decisions

Most-quoted passages

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1. “and the Court having heard the evidence offered by the State of Texas and having considered the same finds that within the period of said probation the child violated the terms and conditions thereof in the following particulars, to-wit: That Probationer M_H_has failed to pay restitution in the amount of $811.35 as ordered, and currently owes the full amount of $811.35 on said restitution. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that the probation heretofore, granted to the child in this cause be and the same is hereby revoked; that the finding of delinquent conduct heretofore made in this cause be and the same hereby is made a final finding; and that said M-H-be and hereby is committed to the care, custody, and control of the Texas Youth Council.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. In re M_ H

2. “"A disposition based on a finding that the child engaged in delinquent conduct may be modified so as to commit the child to the Texas Youth Council if the court after a hearing to modify disposition finds beyond a reasonable doubt that the child violated a reasonable and lawful order of the court."”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Matter of M_____ H______

3. “There is no requirement that the words `finds beyond a reasonable doubt' be incorporated into the judgment.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Matter of M_____ H______