In Re Veronique P.
People v. Veronique P.
Opinion
Opinion
Vartabedian, J.
Fourteen-year-old Veronique P. admitted that she committed a violation of Penal Code section 245, subdivision (a)(1), assault with a deadly weapon, and was found to come within the jurisdiction of the juvenile court within the meaning of Welfare and Institutions Code section 602. She appeals, claiming the juvenile court did not take a proper waiver of rights prior to her admission, the court erred in committing her to the California Youth Authority, and the court erred in designating her offense as falling within section 707, subdivision (b), because she was 14 years old when she committed the offense. We affirm the juvenile court orders and publish our discussion of the issue raised concerning section 707, subdivision (b).
BACKGROUND
DISCUSSION
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III. Section 707, Subdivision (b) Finding
At the disposition hearing the court found that the offense, a violation of Penal Code section 245, subdivision (a)(1), falls within and is listed under section 707, subdivision (b). The minute order from the hearing states, “The minor is committed to California Youth Authority on Petition(s) attached hereto. Welfare and Institutions code section 707 (b) designations…