P.R. v. State

This is a case of grant theft committed by a fourteen-year old boy. The issue on appeal is whether the trial court erred by imposing a level 6 moderate risk residential commitment followed by probation. In doing so, the court rejected the recommendation of the Department of Juvenile Justice that P.R. be adjudicated delinquent, placed on community control, have a curfew, have no contact with the other youths involved in the case, pay restitution, write a letter of apology to his adoptive parents (the victims), perform 120 hours of community service, and attend counseling sessions. In imposing…