E.C. v. State

In this consolidated appeal two juveniles contend that the trial court erred in sentencing them as adults without securing a predisposition report and without making written findings of suitability for adult sanctions as required by section 39.111(6), Florida Statutes (1981). We agree and reverse.

Both appellants were charged by information filed October 29, 1982, with the grand theft of a 1982 Ford Thunderbird. Pursuant to a negotiated plea, E.C. entered a nolo contendere plea to the grand theft charge. The plea was accepted by the trial court, which in turn ordered a presentence…