In re State in Interest of T.C.

WHIPPLE, C.J. dissenting.

In his sole assignment of error, T.C. argues that the State did not provide sufficient evidence to establish that he had the specific intent to cause serious bodily injury to M.J. when he struck him. In support, T.C. points to some of the court's reasoning when ruling on the adjudication. Specifically, T.C. contends that the comments of the juvenile court demonstrate a mistaken belief that second degree battery is a general intent crime, thereby warranting that the adjudication be vacated and modified to a disposition of delinquency for simple battery. I disagree.

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