Blue v. State

Appellant seeks review of a judgment of conviction and sentence for the offense of robbery with a firearm, alleging that he was erroneously denied classification as a youthful offender pursuant to Chapter 958, Florida Statutes. We agree that appellant was entitled to youthful offender classification.

Classification as a youthful offender is mandatory when a juvenile meets the requirements of § 958.04(1) and (2).1 Goodson v. State, 392 So.2d 1335 (Fla. 1st DCA 1980). Although appellant had previously been placed on probation by the juvenile court for an offense which would have been a felony if…