In Re Lawanda L.
People v. Lawanda L.
Opinion
Opinion
Morris, J.
Introduction
Lawanda L., a minor, was charged by juvenile court petition with vandalism (Pen. Code, § 594). The allegation was found to be true, the offense was found to be a misdemeanor and the minor was declared a ward of the court pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code section 602. She was placed on formal probation and housed with her mother. She was also ordered to pay $65.51 in restitution to the victim and serve 30 hours community service work.
On the minor’s appeal from the judgment, the issues raised are errors in the production of witnesses and in sentencing. We find no error.
Facts
On the afternoon of June 13, 1984, the victim, Mrs. Martin, was at home. Her neighbor, Mrs. L., came to her door with her two daughters, Cassandra and Lawanda (the minor). They argued angrily and loudly about a broken swimming pool and a missing bicycle. When Martin slammed the door on them, she heard Mrs. L. say, “I ought to break your . . . window.” Martin, who was standing inside behind her living room window, looked out and saw the minor pick up a stick (8 to 10 inches long) and hit her window, making a hole in the bottom and a crack up the side. Mr. Morris, a neighbor…