CA2/7
In re F v. CA2/7
Opinion
Opinion
INTRODUCTION
F.V. appeals from an order finding that he committed second degree robbery (Pen. Code, § 211) and assault by means likely to produce great bodily injury (id., § 245, subd. (a)(4))1 and ordering that he remain a dependent of the juvenile court under Welfare and Institutions Code section 602. The court placed F.V. in the camp- community placement program for six months, with a maximum term of confinement of six years. On appeal, F.V. argues that there is insufficient evidence to support the juvenile court‟s findings that he committed robbery and assault by means likely to produce great bodily injury. We affirm.
FACTUAL BACKGROUND
On the afternoon of June 10, 2012 Justin R. and his younger brother Branden were riding their skateboards at the Ritchie Valens Skate Park in Pacoima. F.V. and a companion approached Justin, and F.V. asked if he could use Justin‟s cell phone to call a friend. Justin said yes, as long as F.V. used the phone in front of him. Justin handed F.V. the phone. F.V. put it in his pocket and started to walk away, which “was an indication to [Justin] that he was trying to steal it.” Justin approached him and said, “Hey, you can call your friend, and…