Pannell v. Commonwealth

BRAY, Judge.

Acting on a petition alleging that Danzell Pannell (defendant) violated several conditions of probation, the Alexandria Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court (J & D) found defendant “guilty” and committed him to the Department of Juvenile Justice for an indeterminate period. An appeal to the trial court by defendant resulted in a like finding and disposition. On appeal to this Court, defendant complains the court erroneously admitted hearsay evidence and failed to apply the proper standard of proof in adjudicating the petition. We agree and reverse the order.

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