M.A.R. v. State

SILBERMAN, Judge.

M.A.R., a juvenile, seeks review of the trial court’s order adjudicating him delinquent, placing him on probation, and suspending his driver’s license based on his admission to the offense of fleeing or eluding. M.A.R. argues that the trial court erred in determining that the mandatory sentencing provisions of sections 316.1935(5) and (6), Florida Statutes (2008), apply to juveniles. Because sections 316.1935(5) and (6) do not contain a clear legislative mandate that they apply to juvenile proceedings, the court erred in determining that it was required to adjudicate M.A.R.…