In the Interest of: T.L.G. v. Juvenile Officer

ELLIS, Judge.

On April 24, 1994, the Boone County Juvenile Officer filed a petition in Boone County Family Court in the interest of T.L.G., an eleven year old male, alleging he was in need of care and treatment pursuant to § 211.031.1(3).1 The petition alleged T.L.G. committed the class D felony of “knowingly burning” in violation of § 569.055, by starting a fire and damaging playground equipment made of tires at an elementary school in Columbia, Missouri on or about December 29, 1993. On May 20, 1994, the Juvenile Officer filed an amended petition, alleging the same conduct as the original…