M.F. v. State

BARKETT, Justice.

We have for review M.F. v. State, 563 So.2d 171 (Fla.3d DCA 1990), based on asserted express and direct conflict with D.C.W. v. State, 445 So.2d 333 (Fla.1984); S.R. v. State, 346 So.2d 1018 (Fla.1977); J.H. v. State, 424 So.2d 928 (Fla. 1st DCA 1983); and T.R. v. State, 364 So.2d 100 (Fla. 1st DCA 1978).1 The issue presented is whether the state can amend a timely-filed petition for juvenile delinquency more than forty-five days after the juvenile is taken into custody by changing the allegation from sale of cannabis to sale of cocaine. We approve the decision below and hold…