People v. Jon D.

A petition was filed to declare Jon D. a ward of the juvenile court because he had: (1) violated Vehicle Code section 23102 by driving while intoxicated; and (2) resisted arrest. The petition was amended to add a third count alleging reckless driving in violation of Vehicle Code section 23103.

The juvenile judge fully and completely recited the Tahl incantation, and the minor duly waived each Tahl right as it was recited. While the Tahl admonition included the statement of the possibility that Jon D. might be committed to camp or to the Youth Authority for a maximum period of 90 days, the juvenile court judge did not mention the possibility of a fine.

With the concurrence of his trial counsel, Jon D. admitted the allegations of the added third count charging reckless driving. The other charges were dismissed. The juvenile court judge stated his intention to declare Jon D. a ward of the court while placing him on probation *339 conditioned in part upon a 10-week camp program. After again consulting with his counsel, Jon D. rejected any probation conditioned in part upon a camp placement. The juvenile court judge then entered his disposition order declaring Jon D. a ward…