In Re RP

Defendant and appellant, R.P., appeals an order continuing him a ward of the state under Welfare and Institutions Code section 602, based on the finding he committed second degree robbery in violation of Penal Code section 211. [1] The order imposed a probation condition prohibiting R.P. from possessing any "dangerous or deadly weapon." R.P. contends the probation condition is unconstitutionally vague.

We hold a probation condition prohibiting a minor from possessing any "dangerous or deadly weapon" is sufficiently precise for the probationer to know what is required of him. [2] Accordingly, we affirm the juvenile court's order.

A petition filed in August of 2007 alleged R.P. struck a store employee with a wooden stick when the employee tried to prevent R.P. from escaping with stolen goods. [3] R.P. admitted to assault with a deadly weapon in violation of section 245, subdivision (a)(1). The juvenile court sustained the petition, declared R.P. a ward of the state, and placed him on home probation.

A second petition filed in March of 2008 alleged R.P. committed second degree robbery in violation of section 211 when he and another minor forcibly removed a chain…