T.M. v. State

Appellant, T.M., challenges a revocation of juvenile probation, alleging the trial court erred by departing from the recommended disposition of the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ). We reverse.

On August 24, 2009, T.M. entered a plea of guilty to one count each of grand theft auto and resisting an officer without violence. The circuit court placed appellant on juvenile probation for a period of one year. On February 10, 2010, appellant pled guilty to violating the terms of his probation by testing positive for marijuana while enrolled in a substance abuse program. By order of the court,…