In re Ricky S.
Ricky S., a minor, was charged with attempted grand theft,attempted robbery and battery. Following a contested competency hearing, the minor was found competent to stand trial. A contested jurisdictional hearing was conducted which resulted in only the battery charge being sustained. The minor was declared a ward of the juvenile court and placed on home probation.
On appeal, the minor contends (1) the competency finding must be reversed because the court used the wrong standard in making its determination, (2) the court abused its discretion by failing to consider whether to limit his parents rights to make educational decisions for him, and (3) the court failed to consider him for deferred entry of judgment.Agreeing with the minors first contention, Court shall reverse the orders of competency and wardship and remand for further proceedings.
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