W.L. v. State

Respondent appeals from an adjudication of delinquency and a sentence of com*1133munity control. For the following reasons, we reverse.

Miami-Dade police officers were conducting a narcotics investigation when they encountered a group of 15-20 people within a 10-15 foot area. Respondent was standing in the group with four other juveniles, and was not doing anything unlawful. The officers approached W.L. and demanded identification (name and date of birth) to fill out a field card. W.L. did not try to flee; he did yell out a series of profanities at the police.

Nothing was thrown at the officers; no…