J.R. v. State

Appellant, J.R., a juvenile, appeals from an order withholding adjudication of delinquency and placing him on probation for possession of cocaine, in violation of section 893.13, Florida Statutes (2016). Because the trial court erred in expressly *113admitting prejudicial evidence immaterial to the charged offense, over objection, and failed to expressly disavow reliance upon the evidence in rendering a decision, we cannot conclude under the facts presented that any associated error was harmless. Accordingly, we reverse and remand for a new trial.

FACTUAL BACKGROUND AND TRIAL COURT PROCEEDINGS

J.R.…