Case Name: In the Matter of Kenny U., a Person Alleged to be a Juvenile Delinquent, Appellant
Court: New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division
Jurisdiction: New York
Decision Date: 2002-09-24
Citations: 297 A.D.2d 573
Docket Number: 
Parties: In the Matter of Kenny U., a Person Alleged to be a Juvenile Delinquent, Appellant.
Judges: 
Reporter: Appellate Division Reports
Volume: 297
Pages: 573–573

Head Matter:
In the Matter of Kenny U., a Person Alleged to be a Juvenile Delinquent, Appellant.
[747 NYS2d 166]

Opinion:
As the presentment agency concedes, the alleged waiver of appellant's right to a timely fact-finding hearing pursuant to Family Court Act § 340.1 was not knowing and voluntary, where it was made on the assumption that the conditions of detention pending the hearing would continue as before. As soon as the court indicated its intention to change the conditions of detention to require placement in a secure facility, the law guardian indicated that appellant would not, in that case, waive his rights. Accordingly, appellant is entitled to dismissal of the petition (see Matter of Frank C., 70 NY2d 408). Concur— Williams, P.J., Tom, Rosenberger and Friedman, JJ.