In Re Brandon G.

Brandon G. appeals from the sustained petition finding that he came under the provisions of Welfare and Institutions Code section 602. The court found that Brandon possessed a concealable firearm in violation of Penal Code section 12101, subdivision (a)(1), and possessed live ammunition in violation of subdivision (b)(1) of the same section. Brandon contends no substantial evidence supported the allegation that the shotgun shell taken from his sawed-off shotgun was “live.” He also contends that based upon recent amendments to sections 731.1 and 733, his case should be remanded for new dispositional proceedings. We disagree with both contentions and affirm.

BACKGROUND

On April 8, 2006, two police officers were patrolling Maywood in separate vehicles. One officer saw Brandon and another person standing in the street and decided to cite them as pedestrians improperly in a roadway in violation of Vehicle Code section 21950, subdivision (b). The officer drove to Brandon’s location and stopped. Brandon started walking away quickly, looking back at the officer. The officer got out of his car to follow him. Brandon then reversed course, ran past where he had been standing, and…