Missouri Court of Appeals, Southern District / Feb 26, 2024
In the Interest of: R.S., Appellant vs. DUNKLIN COUNTY JUVENILE OFFICE, Respondent
R.S., a seventeen-year-old, appealed the juvenile court's order dismissing his juvenile cause of action and certifying him for prosecution as an adult for alleged offenses including first-degree assault and armed criminal action. R.S. contended the juvenile court abused its discretion by certifying him as an adult. The appellate court affirmed the juvenile court's decision, finding no abuse of discretion after reviewing the totality of the circumstances and the statutory criteria for certification.