People v. Bostelman

Judge PICCONE

dissenting.

I disagree with the majority’s conclusion that pursuant to § 19-2-517(l)(a)(IV), C.R.S. 2005, so long as the juvenile is fourteen years old at the time he or she is charged in district court, the juvenile’s age at the time the offense was committed does not matter. In my view, the juvenile must be at least fourteen years old at the time the offense is committed before the district attorney has the discretion to file the charge in district court. The majority’s interpretation is contrary to the objective sought to be achieved by the legislation and leads to an…