N.R.L. v. State

GOSHORN, Judge.

N.R.L. appeals the order adjudicating him delinquent and committing him to the Department of Juvenile Justice. The order was entered following N.R.L.’s no contest plea to grand theft. N.R.L. was not represented by counsel when he entered his plea, and the transcript of the arraignment reflects that there was no “thorough inquiry” made into N.R.L.’s desire to waive his right to counsel, contrary to the requirement of Florida Rule of Juvenile Procedure 8.165(b)(2). Accordingly, we must reverse. See In the Interest of D.L.A., 667 So.2d 330 (Fla. 1st DCA 1995) (holding that…