Opinion ID: 1835323
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Heading: Burden on Proof.

Text: The State has the burden of proving the allegations of the petition alleging that a child has committed a delinquent act. Iowa Code § 232.47(4). The child is presumed to be innocent of the charges, and no finding that the child has engaged in delinquent conduct may be made unless the State has proved beyond a reasonable doubt that the child engaged in such behavior. Iowa Code § 232.47(10). An interested party aggrieved by an order or decree of the juvenile court may appeal from the court for review of questions of law or fact. Iowa Code § 232.133. Although the judge of the juvenile court utilized the wrong standard of review, it is unnecessary for us to return the case to the juvenile court. We review the facts and law de novo, and thus cure the improper juvenile court review. See In re Wheeler, 229 N.W.2d 241, 243 (Iowa 1975).