Jones
People v. Jones
Opinion
Lead Opinion
Stephens, J.
This is an appeal from a judgment of the juvenile court 1 finding the minor to come within the provisions of section 602 of the Welfare and Institutions Code and declaration of wardship.
On August 19, 1965, a petition was filed in the juvenile court alleging that one Jimmie Jones, a minor, came within *242 the provisions of section 602. The petition alleged that on August 17, 1965, Jimmie Jones wilfully and unlawfully attempted to set fire to, or caused to he burned, the building of a Thrifty Drug Store, thereby violating sections 664 and 447a of the Penal Code (attempted arson). 3 On September 8, 1965, Jimmie and his mother appeared for hearing on the petition before the juvenile court and at that time were represented by the public defender.
After hearing testimony, the allegations of the petition were found to he truc, and the petition was sustained. The court found that the welfare of Jimmie required his custody to be taken from his parents, and so ordered. Declaration of wardship was made. After consideration of the probation officer’s report as received in evidence, Jimmie was ordered recommitted to the California Youth Authority.