State v. Wright

COPE, Judge.

The state petitions for a writ of certiorari. We grant the petition.

The state direct-filed four informations against respondent Marvin Wright, pursuant to which the state sought to prosecute Wright, a juvenile, as an adult. See § 39.047(4)(e)5., Fla.Stat. (1993).* The criminal division judge entered an order remanding the cases to the juvenile division of the circuit court, stating that as a preliminary matter, the court would have great difficulty finding the defendant suitable for adult sanctions. The court further stated that the juvenile division had the necessary experience…