In Re David

The juvenile court sustained two petitions against appellant, David V., one alleging that he possessed metal knuckles in violation of Penal Code section [1] 12020 and the other alleging that he possessed a weapon on school grounds in violation of section 626.10, subdivision (a). Appellant was declared a ward of the court and was placed in the Camp Community Placement program for a midterm program of six months.

Appellant appeals from the order sustaining the petition alleging possession of metal knuckles and adjudging him a ward of the court. He contends that the juvenile court improperly admitted expert testimony and that there is insufficient evidence to support the court's finding that he possessed metal knuckles. Additionally, appellant contends that the juvenile court failed to declare the offense a felony or misdemeanor, as required by statute. We affirm the trial court's orders in all respects.

Appellant was riding a bicycle when Police Officer Thomas Appleby stopped him. Upon searching appellant, Officer Appleby recovered a bicycle footrest [2] from his rear pants pocket. The footrest was a cylindrical object, approximately three and a half inches long and…