In Re Dk’s Empirical Analysis

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3 state decisions

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1. “[t]he allegations of a petition alleging the juvenile is delinquent shall be proved beyond a reasonable doubt. Further, [i]f the court finds that the allegations in the petition have been proved ..the court shall so state. ... [I]t is reversible error for a trial court to fail to state affirmatively that an adjudication of delinquency is based upon proof beyond a reasonable doubt.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 234 N.C. App. 350 - In re M.J.G.

2. “[T]he intent to permanently deprive an owner of [his] property could be inferred where there was no evidence that the defendant ever intended to return the property, but instead showed a complete lack of concern as to whether the owner ever recovered the property.”

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

3. “[t]he following facts have been proven beyond a reasonable doubt: The victim's story has been consistent and that he recognized and identified the juvenile. There was an attempt by the juvenile to sexually assault the victim .”

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