In re Alejandro O. CA2/4

INTRODUCTION

Alejandro O. (minor) appeals from an order of the juvenile court detaining him in juvenile hall pending a suitable placement. He contends the court abused its discretion in failing to consider the remedial steps he had voluntarily undertaken, and declining to place him at home on probation. Finding no error, we affirm.

FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

On March 22, 2013, the prosecutor filed a two-count wardship petition under 1 Welfare and Institutions Code section 602, alleging that the minor committed battery on a school employee (Pen. Code, § 243.6) and public intoxication (Pen. Code, § 647, subd. (f)). The court referred the matter to the probation department for a section 654.2 pre-plea report. According to the probation officer’s report, on January 24, 2013, the minor was brought to the nurse’s office at his high school by school security because he appeared extremely intoxicated. After security left and the nurse was left alone with the minor, the nurse attempted to reach the minor’s mother by telephone, but had to leave a message. The minor then requested permission to go to the bathroom to throw up. At the same time, the minor’s mother called the nurse. The…