In re Adrian R. CA5

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

Prior Proceedings On April 18, 2012, the Fresno County District Attorney filed a juvenile wardship petition under section 602, alleging Adrian violated Penal Code section 21310 by carrying a dirk or dagger concealed on his person. Adrian failed to appear for the detention hearing, and an arrest warrant was issued. On May 7, 2012, Adrian admitted the allegation. Based on the residence of Adrian and his mother, the matter was transferred to Stanislaus County for disposition. According to the dispositional social study, although Adrian denied associating with gang members, he told the officers who arrested him for carrying the knife that he had it for protection, because earlier that day he was in a fight with Bulldog gang members. Adrian admitted wrongdoing, but did not express remorse. The dispositional social study revealed Adrian had two prior delinquency matters that were closed at intake, and a prior petition that was dismissed. The probation officer viewed Adrian as “moderately delinquently oriented.” On July 9, 2012, the court deemed the offense to be a misdemeanor; declared Adrian a ward of the court; placed him on probation on various terms and…