In Re Tyrone B.

Tyrone B., a minor, appeals from an order committing him to the California Youth Authority after he was found guilty of attempted armed robbery, in violation of sections 211a and 663 of the Penal Code; assault with intent to commit murder, in violation of section 217 of the Penal Code; and murder, in violation of section 187 of the Penal Code.

Appellant's sole contention on appeal is that the evidence was insufficient as a matter of law to support a finding that he was guilty of murder. We have concluded that this argument is without merit.

The evidence establishes that appellant spent the later afternoon and evening of January 6, 1975, with several companions. A considerable amount of alcohol was consumed and marijuana was smoked. During the course of the evening, one Tony F. broached the subject of robbery, stating that he had robbed a 7-11 Store in the past and wanted to do so again. The other members of the group attempted to talk Tony out of any such undertaking. However, Tony was not to be dissuaded, and at approximately 1 a.m. on the morning of January 7, appellant and two others, Bill F. and Terry G., agreed to help Tony rob a 7-11 Store in Santa…