M.Z. v. State

Appellant, a juvenile, challenges the constitutionality of section 985.227(l)(a). Because we find that appellant has not demonstrated that he has been, or assuredly will be, adversely affected by the statute, we decline to reach the constitutional issues raised, and dismiss this appeal.

Upon information directly filed in the Adult Criminal Division of the Circuit Court, appellant, a 15-year-old juvenile, was charged with the crimes of armed robbery and grand theft. Appellant moved to dismiss the charges on grounds that the statute giving the state attorney discretion to direct file the adult…