In re Carlos M. CA2/1

BACKGROUND

The victims in this case, M.M., A.R. and R.R., are Carlos’s nieces and nephew, respectively. A.R. and R.R. are siblings. Their mother is Carlos’s sister. M.M.’s father is Carlos’s brother. On January 14, 2013, the Los Angeles County District Attorney filed a second amended petition under Welfare and Institutions Code section 602, alleging: Count 1: On or between January 24 and April 24, 2009, when Carlos was 16-17 1 years old, Carlos committed forcible oral copulation, in violation of Penal Code section 2 288a, subdivision (c)(2)(A), against M.M. Count 2: On or between April 24, 2005 and April 24, 2008, when Carlos was 13- 16 years old, Carlos participated in an act of sodomy, in violation of section 286, subdivision (b)(2), with M.M. Counts 3, 4, and 5: On or between April 24, 2005 and April 24, 2008, when Carlos was 13-16 years old, Carlos committed forcible rape, in violation of section 261, subdivision (a)(2), against M.M.

1 Carlos was born in early March 1992. M.M. is three years younger than Carlos. 2 Statutory references are to the Penal Code unless otherwise indicated.

2 Counts 6, 7, and 8: On or between August 27, 2006 and August 27, 2009, when Carlos was…