STATE of Louisiana v. I.C.S.; State of Louisiana v. C.M.S.

hThe fundamental question posed is whether one should face adult consequences for offenses committed as a juvenile. An analysis of all relevant statutory provisions, as opposed to singling out one provision, demonstrates the legislature’s intent not to impose adult consequences for certain acts when committed as a juvenile. For the reasons discussed below, I respectfully dissent from the majority opinion.

The legislature’s intent was aptly identified by Judge Caraway, who dissented from the court of appeal’s ruling that a person who, as a juvenile, committed indecent acts with another juvenile…