What is the state of the law in Ontario when it comes to protecting the rights of a very young child who is charged with crime?
MultiRegion, United States of America
The following excerpt is from United States ex rel. Condon v. McMann, 417 F.2d 664 (2nd Cir. 1969):
Courts ought to take special pains to protect the rights of the very young who are brought before them charged with crime. See United States ex rel. Codarre v. Gilligan, 363 F.2d 961 (2d Cir. 1966). On this record we must
[417 F.2d 667]
conclude that appellant did not have the effective assistance of counsel.[417 F.2d 667]
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