In re J.W.

Appellant J.W. appeals from the decision of the trial court rejecting his request to seal his juvenile records. He contends that the court erred by considering the seriousness of his offenses and abused its discretion by not finding him rehabilitated. Moreover, appellant argues that the application of section 781, subdivision (a) of the Welfare and Institutions Code violated his right to due process, in that the statute is unconstitutionally vague. We conclude that the court did not err in declining to seal the records of the appellant, and therefore affirm.

FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

Appellant was bom in October 1995. His juvenile records consisted of at least 14 incidents. We state only the significant facts. When he was 14 years old, appellant was arrested for petty theft in violation of Penal Code section 488. He was counseled and released. When he was 15 years old, he was arrested for disturbing the peace in violation of Penal Code Section 415. He was counseled and released as well. A couple of months later, on October 2, 2011, he committed three counts of attempted robbery in violation of Penal Code sections 664, 211, and one count of battery causing…