In re A.A. CA5

INTRODUCTION

A.A., a minor at the time of the underlying proceedings, appeals from the disposition order of the Stanislaus County Juvenile Court committing him to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Division of Juvenile Justice (DJJ).1 Appellant contends the court abused its discretion by failing to order a less restrictive alternative placement. Appellant’s commitment to the DJJ followed multiple sustained juvenile petitions and his unsuccessful participation in other rehabilitative programs. The record clearly shows that the juvenile court weighed and considered the probable benefits of a DJJ commitment against the ineffectiveness of less restrictive placements. We affirm the challenged order.

FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

Prior Adjudications Appellant has a history of delinquency dating back to December 2009 when, at 13 years of age, he was charged with brandishing a deadly weapon (Pen. Code, § 417, subd. (a)(1), count 1) and battery (Pen. Code, § 242, count 2). In January 2010, appellant was adjudged a ward of the court, placed on probation, and ordered to spend 30 days in juvenile hall. In April 2010, appellant admitted committing misdemeanor…