J.H. v. State

OPINION

BARTEAU, Judge.

J.H. was found to be a delinquent child for committing acts which, if committed by an adult, would constitute two counts of child molesting. Ind.Code 81-6-4-1; IC. 85-42-4-8. A finding that a juvenile committed a delinquent act must be based upon proof beyond a reasonable doubt. Moran v. State (1993), Ind., 622 N.E.2d 157, 159; Matter of Ort (1980), Ind.App., 407 N.E.2d 1162, 1164. The crime of child molesting has two components-an evil intent coupled with an overt act. Markiton v. State (1957), 236 Ind. 232, 235, 139 N.E.2d 440, 441. Mere touching alone is not…