Interest of J.R.S. v. State

JOANOS, Judge.

J.R.S. appeals an adjudication of delinquency for criminal mischief. Appellant contends the trial court erred in denying his motion for judgment of acquittal. We agree, and reverse the finding that appellant committed the offense of criminal mischief.

The facts reveal that the fifteen year old appellant argued with his mother one morning and then left for school. Appellant did not return home that day, and was reported missing by his family. The next morning, appellant gained entry into his locked home by “jimmying” a sliding glass door at the rear of the house.

On the basis of…