D.J. v. State

This is an appeal of an adjudication of delinquency in which D.J. was found to have trespassed on school property after being directed not to enter the property. See § 810.097(2), Fla. Stat. (2009). The evidence showed that the school security guard had directed D.J. not to enter the school property.

D.J. argues that the trial court should have entered a judgment of dismissal because the State failed to produce any evidence that the school security guard was designated by the principal as a person who could direct D.J. not to enter the school property. The statute provides, “Any person who…