State ex rel. K.D.

1,WHIPPLE, J.

K.D., a child, was alleged to be delinquent by a petition based on the unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, a violation of LSA-R.S. 14:68.4. K.D., represented by counsel, entered a denial to the allegations. Subsequently, an informal adjustment agreement was filed and approved pursuant to LSA-Ch.C. art. 839, et seq. A few months later, the agreement was terminated and the child was placed in emergency shelter care.

An adjudication hearing was held and the juvenile withdrew her not guilty plea and pled “no contest” to the charge pursuant to North Carolina v. Alford, 400 U.S. 25,…