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U.S. v. H.M.M.S.

Crim. No. 93-359(PG).

838 F.Supp. 30 (1993)

UNITED STATES of America, Plaintiff, v. H.M.M.S., Defendant.

United States District Court, D. Puerto Rico.

December 7, 1993.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Miguel A. Pereira, Asst. U.S. Atty., Carlos Chardón Avenue, Hato Rey, PR, for plaintiff.

Gustavo del Toro, San Juan, PR, for defendant.

OPINION AND ORDER

PEREZ-GIMENEZ, District Judge.

Introduction

The government has moved for an order transferring defendant to adult status for prosecution and trial. For the reasons set forth below, the government's motion is granted.

Discussion

A juvenile may be tried as an adult "in the interest of justice." 18 U.S.C. § 5032. The threshold requirement for transfer of a juvenile defendant to adult status...

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