In re Q.G. CA1/4

BACKGROUND

The instant appeal is the third appellate challenge brought by the minor. In two prior appeals, this court affirmed dispositional orders of the juvenile court after the minor’s attorney filed briefs pursuant to People v. Wende, supra, 25 Cal.3d 436. (In re

1 Q.G. (Jan. 6, 2012, A132524) [nonpub. opn.]; In re Q.G. (Sept. 7, 2012, A134986) [nonpub. opn.].) On July 27, 2012, the probation department alleged that the minor had violated the terms of his probation by leaving Courage to Change without permission. On August 22, 2012, the minor admitted the alleged violation. On November 29, 2012, following the filing of a supplemental section 602 petition, the minor pled no contest to grand theft (Pen. Code, § 487, subd. (c)). The minor also admitted the gang allegation alleged in the supplemental petition. On January 18, 2013, the juvenile court committed the minor to YOTP, and denied his request for review of his placement within six months.

DISCUSSION

The minor has been adequately represented by counsel throughout the proceedings. No error appears in the minor’s most recent admission of probation violation, as he was advised of the rights he waived and the consequences…