In the Matter of E.D.C., a Juvenile

OPINION

SUSAN LARSEN, Justice.

This is an appeal from an Order of Adjudication which found appellant E.D.C. (“E.C.”) had engaged in delinquent conduct. We affirm.

Summary of the Evidence

On the evening of August 7, 2001, E.C. attempted to cross into the United States at the Paso Del Norte Bridge between Juarez, Mexico and El Paso, Texas driving a Honda CRX. While waiting to enter the United States, E.C. was stopped by U.S. Customs Service officials (“Customs”) on pre-primary patrol. Pre-primary roving occurs before persons entering into the United States reach primary inspection booths.

The CRX is…