In the Interest of K. J.

Because the evidence in this case does not authorize K. J.’s conviction for committing a terroristic threat, I am compelled to dissent.

The evidence shows that Susan Cleveland, a math instructor for the Glynn County school system, had K. J. as a student both in the early morning and in the early afternoon. According to Cleveland, K. J. is very bright. On October 11, 2007, when K. J. arrived at school, she demonstrated some behavioral problems, including becoming “loud and argumentative.” Thus, Cleveland called the assistant principal and reported that K. J. was “out of control,” and he spoke…