In the INTEREST OF: J.T., Minor

Minor J.T. appeals the judgment of the Circuit Court of the City of St. Louis, entered after an adjudication hearing, 1 finding her guilty of second-degree assault.

We reverse the judgment and order J.T. discharged.

I. BACKGROUND

On February 2, 2013, multiple girls, including J.T., attacked the victim, A.C. J.T. was charged by second amended petition (“petition”) with committing the offense of second-degree assault, pursuant to section 565.060.1(2) RSMo Supp.2007, 2 by knowingly causing physical injury to A.C. by means of a dangerous instrument, by hitting and kicking her repeatedly about the…