State ex rel. J.E.

ROLAND L. BELSOME, Judge.

_JjThe State appeals the juvenile court’s judgment granting the defendant’s motion to dismiss the petition. For the following reasons, we affirm.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

The juvenile defendant, J.E., was charged with one count of domestic abuse battery against her mother in violation of La. R.S. 14:35.3. She appeared to answer the petition and entered a denial of the allegations. Thereafter, defense counsel filed a motion to challenge competency, due to various emotional and mental issues. Initially, the juvenile court deemed the defendant incompetent, and ordered…