G.G. v. State

A juvenile appeals his finding of guilt and disposition following an adjudicatory hearing on a loitering and prowling charge. He argues the evidence was insufficient to establish guilt. We agree and reverse.

Around 3:45 in the morning, a deputy observed two male juveniles emerge from behind a shopping plaza. Upon seeing the patrol unit, the juveniles ran back behind the plaza. Without activating her lights or siren, the deputy pursued them. She noticed one of them (not the defendant) was carrying an object that was later identified as a piece of brick.

The deputy reached the juveniles within…