In another case, the court upheld a trespass conviction of a high-school student for trespassing on school grounds. See State ex rel. C.J., 63 So. 3d 1133, 1138-39 (La. Ct. App. 2011). The court determined the arresting officer in that case had probable cause to arrest for trespassing "upon hearing [the school administration manager] inform [the student] that he was not allowed on the property."

In a juvenile delinquency proceeding, the State's burden of proof is the same as in a criminal proceeding against an adult, which is to prove beyond a reasonable doubt every element of the offense alleged in the petition. See State ex rel. C.J., 10-1588, p. 3 (La. App. 4 Cir. 4/20/11), 63 So.3d 1133, 1137; State ex rel. K.M., 10-0649, p. 4 (La. App. 4 Cir. 9/29/10), 49 So. 3d 460, 463.

Although appellate review of juvenile cases extends to law and fact, the juvenile judge observes the conduct and demeanor of the witnesses and is thus in a far better position to determine credibility and weigh the evidence. State ex rel. C.J., 10–1588, pp. 3–4 (La.App. 4 Cir. 4/20/11), 63 So.3d 1133, 1137 (quotations omitted). Therefore, the appellate court should afford great deference to the judge's findings of fact and to the judge's determination of witness credibility and weight to be given their testimonies.

Although appellate review of juvenile cases extends to law and fact, the juvenile judge observes the conduct and demeanor of the witnesses and is in a far better position to determine credibility and weigh the evidence. State ex rel. C.J., 10–1588, pp. 3–4 (La.App. 4 Cir. 4/20/11), 63 So.3d 1133, 1137 (quotation omitted). Thus, the appeals court should afford great deference to the judge's findings of fact and to the judge's determination of witness credibility and weight to be given their testimonies.