In re Michael H. CA4/1

FACTS

On June 4, 2010, Michael and other juveniles physically attacked Bryce B.

During the assault, Michael and his companions struck Bryce B. in the head with a beer

bottle and knocked him down. While on the ground, they kicked and punched Bryce B.

and stabbed him in the head, back, and buttocks with a knife. The People alleged that

Michael committed attempted murder, assault by means of force likely to produce great

bodily injury, assault with a deadly weapon, and used force and violence resulting in

serious bodily injury. Michael admitted to committing assault with a deadly weapon.

The court struck the remaining counts. The juvenile court placed Michael on probation,

and he was committed to the San Diego County Probation Youthful Offender Unit

(YOU) program. After being released from the YOU, he violated the terms of probation.

The court placed Michael back on probation with the YOU. Again, Michael violated the

terms of probation and continued with the YOU.

2 In 2013, the court held a detention hearing regarding allegations that Michael

assaulted a YOU counselor. Michael refused to follow the counselor's instruction and

punched him in the face. The blow to…