State ex rel. J.W.

I2CARTER, Judge.

J.W., a child, was alleged to be delinquent by an amended petition based on the commission of attempted armed robbery (two counts), armed robbery, attempted second degree murder (two counts), second degree murder, and conspiracy to commit armed robbery. J.W. denied the allegations of the petition and contested the request for adjudication due to insanity. After an adjudication hearing, the court granted J.W.’s motion for a directed verdict as to one of the attempted second degree murder counts (attempted second degree murder of Chad Truitt), rejected the insanity defense, and…