State v. A.T.

ON CERTIORARI TO THE UTAH COURT OFP APPEALS

WILKINS, Justice:

T1 AT., a minor, was charged in juvenile court with lewdness, specifically, masturbating in the presence of another in a lewd and offensive manner, a violation of section 76-9-702(1) of the Utah Code, a class B misdemeanor if committed by an adult. The charge was adjudicated as true, and AT. appealed to the court of appeals. The court of appeals reversed, and the State petitioned for certiorari, which we granted. We reverse the court of appeals and reinstate the adjudication of the juvenile court.

*230BACKGROUND

T2 In the late evening of…