In re Thomas

CLARK, Judge.

In a petition under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7A-281 (repealed, effective 1 January 1980, but see N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7A-560), respondent *526juvenile was charged with breaking and entering a coin-operated machine on 20 April 1979 and larceny of $60.00 therefrom.

At the hearing on 7 May 1979 respondent was represented by counsel. The State was not represented by the District Attorney or other counsel. The State offered three witnesses, all of whom were examined by the trial judge and cross-examined by respondent’s counsel. Respondent offered no evidence.

Respondent appeals from the order and…