State v. Brown

STRINGER, Judge.

The State of Florida challenges an order dismissing its information against Brian Brown. The State asserts that it may charge Brown, a juvenile, as an adult for violating section 790.23, Florida Statutes (Supp.1998) (delinquent in possession of a firearm). We agree and reverse.

On September 19, 1998, the State charged Brown with one count of delinquent in possession of a firearm in violation of section 790.23(l)(a). The State certified Brown as an.adult although he was seventeen years old at the time of the alleged offense. Brown had previously been adjudicated delinquent for…