Masci v. State

SCHWARTZ, Judge.

The sole point on appeal challenges the determination below that the defendant, Masci, who was 17 years of age, was properly charged as an adult by the state attorney under Section 39.04(2)(e)4, Fla.Stat. (1979), which provides:

4. With respect to any child who at the time of commission of the alleged offense was 16 or 17 years of age, [the state attorney may] file an information when in his judgment and discretion the public interest requires that adult sanctions be considered or imposed. Upon motion of the child, the case shall be transferred for adjudicatory proceedings as a…