P.L.S. v. State

On October 29, 1998 appellant P.L.S., a minor, was adjudicated delinquent of nine counts of burglary, six counts of petit theft, and three counts of grand theft. He was committed to a level four program, to be followed by community control, including 100 hours of community service. On appeal, P.L.S. contends that the trial court failed to conduct an inquiry regarding his waiver of counsel that complies with the requirements of the Florida Rules of Juvenile Procedure. We agree and reverse.

On October 1, 1998, P.L.S. was arraigned on nine cases. The trial court noted that P.L.S. had signed a…