R.C.R., a Child v. State of Florida

Appellant R.C.R., a child, appeals the final disposition order finding him guilty of possession of cocaine and criminal mischief, adjudicating him delinquent, and sentencing him to a commitment program and to post-commitment probation. Appellant challenges the sufficiency of the evidence to support a finding that he constructively possessed cocaine. We agree the evidence was insufficient to show actual or constructive possession under the circumstances and, therefore, reverse.

Background

Appellant was arrested on a charge unrelated to the instant case. When Appellant was on the ground -during…