In re David T. CA4/1

FACTS

Sedryc Dees-Mueller was seriously injured in a gang fight when stabbed with a

knife. David T. initially disclosed to a probation officer and in a letter to the court that he

was present at the fight as a member of one of the gangs, but did not personally stab

Mr. Dees-Mueller. However, in open court after extensive admonitions by the trial

judge, he admitted he stabbed Mr. Dees-Mueller.

DISCUSSION

Appointed appellate counsel has filed a brief summarizing the proceedings below.

Counsel presents no argument for reversal, but asks this court to review the record for

error as mandated by People v. Wende (1979) 25 Cal.3d 436 and Anders v. California

(1967) 386 U.S. 738. Counsel identifies as possible, but not arguable, an issue of

"whether the court could proceed with a minor's admission when he denies guilt, both to

the probation officer and in a letter addressed to the court, saying that he takes

responsibility for the crime on the basis that he was present when it took place and that he

now believes that he should not have been there at the time."

2 We granted David T. permission to file a supplemental brief on his own behalf,

but he has not responded. A…