E.S.B. v. State

E.S.B. appeals the trial court’s imposition of a moderate risk commitment, arguing the trial court did not state reasons for disregarding, the recommendation of probation made by the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ). We agree and reverse.

E.S.B., age fifteen years old, was taken into custody for possession of a weapon (a knife) on school property. She was on probation for disorderly conduct and aggravated battery when this offense took place. After reviewing the facts of this offense and appellant’s behavior at home and at school, the DJJ recommended, as follows:

[E.S.B.] was placed on…