In Re Luisa Z.
People v. Luisa Z.
Opinion
Opinion
Harris, J.
Introduction
Appellant Luisa Z. was arrested for possession of marijuana for sale. The juvenile court initially placed her on informal probation, but appellant violated probation, and the juvenile court committed her to the California Youth Authority (CYA). The court also ordered her to register as a narcotics offender, pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 11590, subdivision (a), upon her “release” from CYA.
In the nonpublished portion of this opinion, we will conclude the juvenile court did not abuse its discretion in. committing appellant to CYA. In the published portion we will find the juvenile court lacked statutory authority to order a juvenile to register as a narcotics offender.
Statement of the Case and Facts
Discussion
I.*
The Trial Court Did Not Abuse Its Discretion in Committing Appellant to CYA
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Registration as a Drug Offender
The trial court committed appellant to CYA for a period not to exceed three years based on her admission that she possessed marijuana for sale in violation of Health and Safety Code section 11359, and her violation of probation. The court also ordered appellant to register as a narcotics offender pursuant to Health and…