S.G.K. v. State

S.G.K. appeals from an order finding him in violation of section 843.02, Florida Statutes (1993), and withholding adjudication of delinquency. He argues the trial court erred in denying his motion for judgment of acquittal on the charge of resisting arrest without violence. We agree and reverse.

At the adjudicatory hearing, the State presented the testimony of a Florida Highway Patrol Trooper, who testified he was called to the scene to investigate a traffic accident. As he approached, he saw several juveniles around two vehicles. Appellant was one of three juveniles who ran upon seeing the…