State v. Turner

This is an appeal taken by two juveniles from a decision of the then Chief Judge of the Family Court adjudicating them to be “delinquent” and “way ward” within the meaning of G. L. 1956 (1969 Reenactment) iM-l-S.

A recital of the appellants’ conduct on which the then Chief Judge reached his decision is not necessary. Suffice it to note that the finding of delinquency was based on conduct which, if proved, would constitute robbery, while the finding of waywardness was based on conduct which, if proved, would constitute an assault.

As a consequence of the then Chief Judge’s decision, both…