State v. S.C.

DAUKSCH, Judge.

These cases involve appeals from orders dismissing petitions in juvenile delinquency proceedings. We consolidate them for appeal purposes. The state may appeal such orders. § 39.14(l)(b)l, Fla.Stat. (1987).

In each case the trial judge dismissed the petition, over appellant’s objection, at arraignment and without giving the state the opportunity to present evidence. The judge permitted the respondent children and parents to testify or give statements but did not afford the appellant the same right. Before dismissing the petitions the judge did consider the police reports but…