In Re John M.

OPINION

TIMMER, Presiding Judge.

¶ 1 John M. appeals his adjudication of delinquency for disorderly conduct in violation of Arizona Revised Statutes (“A.R.S.”) § 13-2904(A)(3) (1989). He argues that the juvenile court erred in its ruling because (i) his act in throwing a soda can at one victim did not constitute a “gesture” under A.R.S. § 13-2904(A)(3), (ii) the evidence was insufficient to support a finding that he yelled racial slurs at the victims, and (iii) even assuming that he shouted the insults, his speech was constitutionally protected and could not, therefore, form the basis for his…