People v. In the Interest of J.J.H.

Opinion by

Judge METZGER.

J.J.H. (juvenile) appeals the judgment of delinquency entered after a trial to the court finding him guilty of conduct that would constitute two counts of second degree burglary and one count of theft if committed by an adult. He also appeals the enhanced sentence imposed under the mandatory sentence offender statute, § 19-2-516(1), C.R.S.1998. We affirm the judgment of delinquency, vacate the sentence, and remand the cause for a new sentencing hearing.

I

The juvenile first contends the trial court denied him his statutory right to a jury trial. More specifically, he…