E_T_J v. State

I respectfully dissent. Appellant E_ T_ J_ is a juvenile charged with (among other charges) a capital offense; this appeal is from the trial court’s order certifying him to stand trial as an adult. The trial court conducted a hearing, pursuant to section 54.02(c) of the *488Texas Family Code,1 to determine: whether the alleged offense was committed in an aggressive and premeditated manner; appellant’s sophistication and maturity; appellant’s previous history; the prospects of adequate protection of the public; and the likelihood of appellant’s rehabilitation. TEX.FAM.CODE ANN. sec. 54.02(f)…