W.B. v. State

This is an appeal from an adjudication of delinquency based on a finding that appellant aided and abetted in the theft of an automobile. We reverse.

The evidence in this case, taken in a light most favorable to the State reveals that appellant, W.B., while riding in his adult brother’s car, heard his brother and another adult male discuss stealing a car. Appellant’s brother drove to the location of the car to be stolen and appellant was present when the car was stolen. Appellant stood between the stolen car and his brother’s car, although at no time did he touch the stolen car. During the time…