People v. Julio A.
Opinion
Lead Opinion
Roth, J.
Julio A.was found to be a minor violating laws defining crime (Welf. & Inst. Code, § 602) in that he took a vehicle without consent of its owner (Veh. Code, § 10851). He appeals from the order of wardship, contending: “Once in custody of the probation officer, a minor child should not be transferred to a police agency. Any statement as a result of such transfer should be suppressed.”
On September 18, 1979, Louis Lima reported to the police that his 1966 Chevrolet Impala had been taken without his consent. Four days *885 later Laverne Police Officer Larry Leffingwell saw appellant tampering with the rear license plate of Lima’s Chevrolet, which was parked with its engine running. The officer was advised by police radio that the car had been stolen and appellant was placed under arrest.
At the Laverne police station appellant was advised of, and waived, his constitutional rights (Miranda v. Arizona (1966) 384 U.S. 436 [ 16 L.Ed.2d 694 , 86 S.Ct. 1602 , 10 A.L.R.3d 974 ]). However, no interview took place. Appellant, at this time, identified himself as “Jose Ramos.” In accordance with standard procedure, he was transferred to the custody of the county sheriff.