In re M.W. CA4/2

statement of the case, and identifying four potentially arguable issues: (1) whether

minor’s plea was knowing and voluntary; (2) whether the court erred in failing to

sufficiently inquire into minor’s understanding of the proceedings; (3) whether minor’s

plea lacked a factual basis; and (4) whether we should remand the case to allow minor to

file a motion to withdraw the plea.

We offered minor the opportunity to file a personal supplemental brief, which he

has not done. We affirm.

I. FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

Minor punched the victim multiple times, while the victim was on the ground.

Another assailant kicked the victim at the same time. The victim attempted to get up

several times. A bystander told minor to stop fighting, but minor continued. The victim

required surgery for his injuries; doctors were planning a potential second surgery to

include a possible hip replacement. The fight was recorded by a surveillance camera.

2 The People filed a juvenile wardship petition on January 29, 2024, alleging minor

had committed assault by means likely to produce great bodily injury (Pen. Code, § 245,

subd. (a)(4), count 1).

Minor reported that he did not have an…