204 [269 David L LASLEY v. STATE of Arkansas James CLOIRD v. Lowber HENDRICKS, Judge CR 80-103 & CR 80-107 599 S.W. 2d 144 Supreme Court of Arkansas Opinion delivered June 2, 1980 Appeals from Craighead Circuit Court and Pulaski Circuit Court; dismissed. CRIMINAL LAW - _TRIAL OF JUVENILE OVER 15 YEARS OLD - TRIAL IN CIRCUIT COURT PERMITTED. - A juvenile over 15 years of age, charged with a criminal act, can be tried in circuit court. PER CURIAM Temporary writs of prohibition were granted in these cases pending a decision regarding the Juvenile Code of Arkansas of 1975. Our decision of May 27, 1980, in Sargent v. Cole, held that a juvenile over 15 years of age, charged with a criminal act, could be tried in circuit court. Therefore, the temporary writs granted in these cases are dissolved and the appeals are dismissed.
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