In the Matter of N.J., 221 N.C. App. 427 (2012)

The trial court erred by failing to inform the juvenile of the most restrictive disposition on the charge before accepting his admission to possession of a controlled substance with intent to manufacture, sell, or deliver. The court was required to inform the juvenile personally of the most restrictive possible disposition under G.S. 7B-2407. Relying on a transcript of admission or on the juvenile’s consultation with his or her attorney is not sufficient. The court also remanded the case for the entry of findings of fact and conclusions of law relating to the denial of the juvenile’s motion to suppress.