Reversed on the law and the facts and petition dismissed.
The appellant, a juvenile 14 years of age, was charged with acts, which, if committed by an adult, would constitute rape in the first degree. From a careful examination of the record below, this court is not satisfied that the evidence adduced is sufficient to justify such finding according to law. The adjudication is not supported by even the minimal requirement of a fair preponderance of the evidence, as...
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