In re F.A. CA1/3

DISCUSSION

F.A. first came under the jurisdiction of the juvenile court in 2011, when he entered a no contest plea to allegations that he committed an assault with a deadly weapon. He was placed on probation in his mother’s custody. His record on probation has been poor. Following his third violation of probation in October 2012, F.A. was committed to the county’s ranch program for 90 days. After his release from that

1 commitment, F.A. violated his probation three more times. He remained in his mother’s custody. This is F.A.’s seventh violation of probation. He admitted the allegations. Based upon our review of the record, we have no reason to question the sufficiency of the court’s advisements, F.A.’s waivers of his rights or his admission to the charges. His admission appears knowing and voluntary. In light of F.A.’s poor performance on probation in his mother’s custody, the court determined that F.A.’s welfare required his removal from the family home for a period of detention. He was placed in juvenile hall pending a court approved placement. His maximum custody time was set at 144 days. F.A.’s counsel has represented to us that she advised F.A. of her intention to file a…