Koonce v. Commonwealth

STEINFELD, Judge.

Five male youths whose ages ranged from 16 through 18 were charged with storehouse breaking. KRS 433.190. One died before trial. .The others were tried, found guilty and sentenced to serve three years in the penitentiary. Only Larry R. Berning and William R. Koonce appeal. We reverse as to Berning and affirm as to Koonce.

On the day following the arrest of Larry Berning a petition was filed in the Hopkins County Juvenile Court (KRS 208.020 (1)) alleging, on information and belief, that Larry had violated the law. It demanded an investigation and disposition “ * * * in…