Case Name: In the Matter of William Rodriguez, a Person Alleged to be a Juvenile Delinquent, Appellant
Court: New York Court of Appeals
Jurisdiction: New York
Decision Date: 1972-05-04
Citations: 30 N.Y.2d 768
Docket Number: 
Parties: In the Matter of William Rodriguez, a Person Alleged to be a Juvenile Delinquent, Appellant.
Judges: 
Reporter: New York Reports
Volume: 30
Pages: 768–768

Head Matter:
In the Matter of William Rodriguez, a Person Alleged to be a Juvenile Delinquent, Appellant.
Submitted April 27, 1972;
decided May 4, 1972.
Marttie L. Thompson, Arthur D. Meehan and David Rudenstine for appellant.
John A. Murray, John G. De Roos and Helen R. Cassidy for respondent.

Opinion:
Order reversed and the matter remitted to the Family Court for a new hearing. The respondent [appellant] was entitled to the representation of a lawyer upon th,e hearing (see Family Ct. Act, § 249; Matter of Lawrence S., 29 N Y 2d 206). Petitioner's [respondent's] attorney has commendably suggested that, reversal and a new hearing is indicated.