F.Q. v. State

F.Q., a child, appeals the adjudication of delinquency for possession of cannabis. F.Q. contends the trial court erred in denying his motion for judgment of dismissal because the State’s witness did not testify that the baggie that contained marijuana was ever in F.Q.’s possession. We agree and reverse.

In juvenile proceedings, a motion for judgment of acquittal is ... referred to as a motion for judgment of dismissal. See Fla. R. Juv. P. 8.110(k). However, the same de novo standard of review that applies to a motion for judgment of acquittal applies to a motion for judgment of dismissal…