In re Russell
Ohio Supreme Court
1Per curiam
R.C 2151.02(A) defines a “delinquent child” as one “[w]ho violates any law of this state * * * which would be a crime if committed by an adult * * *.” (Emphasis added.) Therefore, it is not relevant to the finding of delinquency whether the actions of appellant would have constituted a felony or a misdemeanor if committed by an adult. The determination of the degree of the offense is, however, relevant to the issue of disposition.
R.C. 2151.355, which authorizes various dispositions of delinquent children, provided at the time applicable herein, in part:
*305“(A) If a child is found by the court to…
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