J.L. v. State

J.L. was found guilty, after an adjudicatory hearing, of burglary of a dwelling and petit theft. ' He appeals the trial court’s denial of his motion for judgment of dismissal ' as to the burglary count only.1 Specifically, J.L. contends that the State failed to prove that the yard from which the victim’s personal property was taken was sufficiently enclosed so as to constitute curtilage of the victim’s house. We agree.

The evidence established that J.L. stole a go-cart, a four-wheeler, and a skateboard from the victim’s yard. These items were leaning against the side of the victim’s residence.…