In the Interest of J.J.A.

SNELL, Justice.

The State appeals from an order of the juvenile court, contending the court erred in denying its motion to waive jurisdiction to the district court and in entering a consent decree. We affirm the decisions of the juvenile court.

I. Background Facts and Proceedings

On July 21, 1997, the State filed a delinquency petition alleging that on February 16, 1997, J.J.A., a juvenile, committed the delinquent act of operating while intoxicated in violation of Iowa Code section 321J.2 (1997). The State also filed a motion requesting the juvenile court to waive jurisdiction over the case.…