G.R.N. v. State

Appellant was found delinquent on. the charge of improper exhibition of a dangerous weapon, which was the basis of a violation of probation. We reverse the finding of delinquency because the state failed to prove that- appellant wielded a “weapon” within the meaning of section 790.001(13), Florida Statutes (2016).

The key state witness broke up an argument between appellant and his brother. She saw appellant holding a knife with the *1268point down but could not describe it because “the handle was in [appellant’s] hand.” The witness saw only the point of the blade and did not know its length.…