In Re Christopher H.
People v. Christopher H.
Opinion
Opinion
Spencer, J.
Introduction
The People appeal from orders suppressing evidence and dismissing petitions under Welfare and Institutions Code section 602 against respondents Christopher H. and Troy M. Each petition alleged the minor was guilty of carrying a concealed firearm without a license (Pen. Code, § 12025, subd. (b)), possessing a concealable firearm without written permission from, and without being accompanied by, a parent or guardian (Pen. Code, § 12101, subd. (a)) and possessing live ammunition without written permission of a parent or guardian (Pen. Code, § 12101, subd. (b)). The petition against Troy H. also alleged he falsely identified himself to a police officer (Pen. Code, § 148.9, subd. (a)).
Statement of Facts
On November 15, 1989, at about 2:10 p.m., James Bizzell (Bizzell) and James Adrian (Adrian), security officers employed by the Los Cerritos Mall, observed Christopher and Troy walking along an access road at the northern edge of the mall; the road is part of the mall’s parking lot. The minors stopped, looked around, then walked into the bushes along the fence line, disappearing from the officers’ sight. Although it was not unusual for people to walk along the…