In re Oranchank

OPINION OF THE COURT

Allan Dixon, J.

This matter came on by way of a petition, dated and verified April 5, 1982, alleging the respondent had committed an act, which if done by an adult, would constitute a crime. More particularly, the petition alleges the respondent attempted to steal one pair of shoes valued at $4.55 and that the act would constitute the crime of petit larceny, as defined by section 155.25 of the Penal Law. The matter was heard at hearings held May 19, 1982 and July 14, 1982.

This court is again faced with a substantial lag between the time the matter was heard and the writing…