D.E.P., JR Missouri Cases

D.E.P. Jr., a juvenile, was adjudicated delinquent for conduct that would constitute the class D felony of stealing, stemming from fraudulent refund transactions at a grocery store where he worked. He claimed he acted under duress due to threats from his manager. The juvenile division found sufficient evidence to prove the stealing offense and ordered commitment to the Division of Youth Services. On appeal, the Southern District affirmed, holding that the juvenile division did not err in its finding, as the appellate court would not reweigh conflicting evidence or make credibility determinations regarding the duress defense.