In re P.D. CA6

INTRODUCTION

Appellant P.D. appeals from a dispositional order placing him on probation with various terms and conditions, following a finding that he possessed a knife and a razor blade on school grounds (Pen. Code, § 626.10, subd. (a); counts 1 & 3). On appeal, appellant argues and the Attorney General concedes that the juvenile court failed to make express findings as to whether his offenses were felonies or misdemeanors, as required by Welfare and Institutions Code section 702. Because we conclude that the juvenile court did not make an express declaration, we will reverse and remand the dispositional order with direction.

BACKGROUND

On August 15, 2013, the district attorney filed a juvenile wardship petition under Welfare and Institutions Code section 602, subdivision (a), alleging felony possession of a knife on school grounds (Pen. Code, § 626.10, subd. (a); count 1), misdemeanor exhibiting a knife (Pen. Code, § 417, subd. (a)(1); count 2), felony possession of a razor blade on school grounds (Pen. Code, § 626.10, subd. (a); count 3), and misdemeanor exhibiting a razor blade (Pen. Code, § 417, subd. (a)(1); count 4). At a hearing on January 21, 2014, appellant was found…