In re Erick B.

OPINION OF THE COURT

Paula J. Hepner, J.

Following arraignment on the charges, the court remanded the respondent to the Commissioner of Juvenile Justice and adjourned the matter for a probable cause hearing pursuant to section 325.1 of the Family Court Act. The complainant testified on behalf of the presentment agency; the respondent offered no testimonial or documentary evidence and at the end of the probable cause hearing, the court determined the facts in the record would establish the elements of the charges contained in four counts of the petition, all misdemeanors.

On the day the trial was…