D.P. v. State

OPINION

MATHIAS, Judge.

D.P. pled guilty to fraud, as a Class D felony, on a matter arising from an incident that occurred on March 19, 2002, and theft, as a Class D felony, on a separate matter arising from an incident that occurred on May 15, 2002. A disposition hearing was held, and the two cases were consolidated. Pursuant to the disposition hearing, the juvenile court awarded guardianship of D.P. to the Department of Correction for six months.

D.P. now appeals, alleging that the juvenile court abused its discretion by committing him to the Department of Correction, rather than using…