E.C.M. v. State

DAVIS, Judge.

E.C.M. challenges the circuit court’s order requiring him to pay $1829 in restitution. We reverse because the trial court imposed restitution without offering E.C.M. counsel or determining that he voluntarily waived his right to counsel.

Section 985.203(1), Florida Statutes (2000), provides:

A child is entitled to representation by legal counsel at all stages of any proceedings under this part.... A child shall be represented by legal counsel at all stages of all court proceedings unless the right to counsel is freely, knowingly, and intelligently waived by the child. If the child…