In re A.L. CA6

DISCUSSION

A.L. raises three main arguments on appeal: (1) the juvenile court abused its discretion in ordering him to attend the PEAK program, (2) the juvenile court failed to affirmatively state on the record whether several of his offenses were misdemeanors or felonies, and (3) two of his probation conditions lack a knowledge requirement. 1. The Juvenile Court did not Abuse its Discretion in Ordering A.L. Attend the PEAK Program A.L. claims the juvenile court abused its discretion in ordering him to attend the PEAK program, as opposed to intensive outpatient treatment. A.L. argues that an intensive outpatient treatment program is a less restrictive and more appropriate placement, and that therefore the juvenile court’s decision to order his participation in the PEAK program was not in his best interest.

2 During the September 24, 2012 hearing, the juvenile court initially ordered A.L. attend the PEAK program, but suspended its order for 60 days. After researching the issue, the juvenile court later stated its belief that it could not suspend A.L.’s participation in the PEAK program as originally intended. The juvenile court therefore ordered A.L. to immediately attend the…