In Re Kim

OPINION

WEISBERGER, Justice.

The respondent (Kim) appeals from an adjudication of delinquency by a justice of the Family Court. The act underlying the finding of delinquency would have constituted a first-degree sexual assault had Kim been an adult. We heard oral argument on this case on March 1, 1982. After oral argument, we issued an order dated March 2,1982, sustaining Kim’s appeal and vacating the adjudication of delinquency. This opinion sets forth the reasons for said order. The facts of the case are as follows.

On August 2,1980, Donna (age eight) and Celeste (age seven) were engaged in…