In re D. J. R. v. State

OPINION

MASSEY, Chief Justice.

The case on appeal is from the order of the Juvenile Court of Tarrant County, Texas certifying D.J.R., a minor 16 years of age, to be tried as an adult for alleged criminal offense(s).

We affirm.

There is actually no question but that there exists probable cause for the return of an indictment by the grand jury for one or both the criminal offenses alleged to have been committed by D.J.R. and the opinion will not be burdened by explanation and discussion. The serious question relates to whether he is of sufficient sophistication and maturity to be tried as an adult…