State ex rel. W.V.

Judge Edwin A. Lombard

The juvenile, W.V., appeals his adjudication as a delinquent for one count of simple battery in violation of La. Rev. Stat. 14:25. After review of the record in light of the applicable law and arguments of the parties, we affirm W.V.'s adjudication. However, we vacate the disposition as well as the $55 court costs and the $150 probation fee imposed. Lastly, we remand this matter to the juvenile court to conduct a disposition hearing in accordance with La. Ch.C. art. 892.

Facts and Procedural History

W.V. was arrested on March 24, 2017, in New Orleans as a result of his…