State v. Pena

Marco Pena appeals his juvenile conviction for fourth degree assault. We reverse and dismiss because the State failed to file appropriate findings of ultimate fact as to each element of the crime.

The juvenile court commissioner found Mr. Pena guilty after a trial on January 2, 19, and 23, 1990. No written findings and conclusions were entered at that time. An order of disposition was entered on January 23, 1990, ordering Mr. Pena to perform 8 hours of community service, with credit for time served, reducing the community service requirement to 0 hours.

Mr. Pena filed a notice of appeal on…