In re T.W. CA1/1

INTRODUCTION

In this appeal from the juvenile court, we are asked to review three conditions of probation imposed as a part of appellant’s disposition. The conditions are the minor abstain from use of illicit drugs, refrain from possession of weapons, and refrain from association with persons in possession of weapons. After our review, we conclude the conditions are appropriate but each one merits modification of the terms. We otherwise affirm the judgment of the trial court.

STATEMENT OF THE CASE

On April 8, 2014, appellant was declared to be a ward of the court by the juvenile court of Marin County. On October 28, 2014, the court placed appellant on supervised probation for an indefinite period pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code section 602.1 On June 12, 2015, appellant was placed at a program called Keeping Youth Journeying Onward (KYJO). However, on July 22, 2015, because of his behavior, appellant was terminated from KYJO. At approximately the same time, the probation department of Marin County noticed a motion to violate appellant’s probation pursuant to section 777. At a hearing on August 21, 2015, the trial court sustained the motion. Appellant was continued as a…