K.C.G. v. State of Indiana

Summary

The Indiana Supreme Court held that the juvenile court lacked subject‑matter jurisdiction to adjudicate K.C.G.’s dangerous‑possession of a firearm because the statute defines the offense only for children, not adults. The Court rejected the State’s reliance on the “other proceeding” provision and the absurdity doctrine, vacated the delinquency adjudication, and remanded with instructions to dismiss the petition.