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J.A. v. STATE

No. 96-2631.

684 So.2d 264 (1996)

J.A., a child, Appellant, v. STATE of Florida, Appellee.

District Court of Appeal of Florida, Fourth District.

December 4, 1996.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Richard L. Jorandby, Public Defender, and Allen J. DeWeese, Assistant Public Defender, West Palm Beach, for appellant.

Robert A. Butterworth, Attorney General, Tallahassee, and Denise S. Calegan, Assistant Attorney General, West Palm Beach, for appellee.

PER CURIAM.

We reverse the adjudication of delinquency in this case and remand for appellant's discharge. The state has conceded error. Appellant, a ten year old boy, was found guilty of criminal mischief by starting a fire which damaged the property of another in violation of section 806.13, Florida Statutes (1995). "The offense of criminal mischief requires that the actor possess the specific intent to damage the property of another." In the Interest of J.G....

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