State v. L.J.T.

The State appeals orders dismissing two petitions of delinquency filed against L.J.T. We reverse because the trial court abused its discretion by dismissing the petitions without considering lesser sanctions.

The first petition charged L.J.T. with one count of possession of cocaine with intent to sell or deliver, one count of providing false identification to a law enforcement officer, and one count of possession of drug paraphernalia. The second petition charged L.J.T. with one count of providing false identification to a law enforcement officer. The first petition was set for trial on 2…