J.P. v. State

DAVIS, Judge.

J.P. appeals the trial court’s adjudication of delinquency, which stems from his violation of Tampa’s juvenile curfew ordinance. See Tampa, Fla., Code § 14-26(c) (1996). We hold that Tampa’s juvenile curfew ordinance is constitutional and affirm.

In December 1996, the State charged J.P. with violating the ordinance. J.P. pleaded not guilty and thereafter moved the trial court to declare the ordinance unconstitutional. The trial court denied the motion. J.P. subsequently changed his plea to no contest, and the trial court adjudicated J.P. delinquent.

On appeal, J.P. raises…