Q.J.L. v. State

A juvenile appeals a final disposition order finding him guilty of attempted burglary of a dwelling and criminal mischief, withholding adjudication, and sentencing him to probation and community service. He argues that trial counsel was ineffective on the face of the record for not moving to suppress his videotaped statement, and that the trial court erred in denying his motion to dismiss. We agree with the latter argument in part and reverse.

The State filed a Petition for Delinquency against the juvenile, alleging that he committed an attempted burglary of a residence and criminal mischief.…