In re Jonnevin B.

*465The court improvidently exercised its discretion when it imposed a juvenile delinquency adjudication with probation. This was not “the least restrictive available alternative” (Family Ct Act § 352.2 [2] [a]). Instead, a supervised adjournment in contemplation of dismissal (ACD) would adequately serve the needs of appellant and society (see e.g. Matter of Tyvan B., 84 AD3d 462 [2011]).

The underlying offense was simple possession of a toy or imitation revolver. There is no evidence of unlawful use or threatened use. Appellant was 14 years old at the time of the adjudication, and this was his…