In re J.E. CA4/2

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Court of Appeal of CaliforniaAugust 27, 2013E058603California253 words

Opinion

Opinion

FACTS AND PROCEDURE

On February 7, 2013, J.E. was found in possession of a locking blade knife on her

high school campus when a security guard tackled her to the ground to separate her from

another student during a fight. J.E. was cited and released to her mother.

On March 12, 2013, the People filed a juvenile wardship petition under Welfare

and Institutions Code section 602, subdivision (a), alleging J.E. committed a felony by

possessing a locking blade knife on school grounds. (Pen. Code, § 626.10, subd. (a)(1))

On April 23, 2013, the juvenile court reduced the charge to a misdemeanor

pursuant to Penal Code section 17, subdivision (b). J.E. admitted the allegation and was

placed on juvenile probation. This appeal followed.

DISCUSSION

Upon J.E.’s request, this court appointed counsel to represent her. Counsel has

filed a brief under the authority of People v. Wende (1979) 25 Cal.3d 436 and Anders v.

California (1967) 386 U.S. 738 [87 S.Ct. 1396, 18 L.Ed.2d 493], setting forth a statement

of the case and potential arguable issues. Counsel has also requested this court to

undertake a review of the entire record.

We offered J.E. an opportunity to file a personal…

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