T. S., A Child v. State of Florida

In these consolidated cases, the juvenile appellant, T.S., argues that the trial court reversibly erred in deviating from the Department of Juvenile Justice’s recommendation without complying with the requirements of E.A.R. v. State, 4 So.3d 614 (Fla. 2009). We agree and reverse.

While on probation in two cases, T.S. was arrested and charged' with grand theft auto, possession of cocaine, possession of cannabis, and driving without a valid driver’s license. T.S. was also charged with violating probation based on these ‘ offenses. T.S. admitted violating probation and pled guilty to the new…