People v. Anna A.

Statement of the Case

On August 24, 1988, a Welfare and Institutions Code section 602 1 petition was filed charging appellant Anna A.’s son, Jesse V., with taking a vehicle without the owner’s consent, driving under the influence, evading a peace officer and driving without a valid license. On August 28, 1988, Jesse turned 18 years old.

A jurisdictional hearing was held September 2, 1988, before a juvenile court referee. Appellant was advised of and waived her right to separate counsel, and counsel was appointed to jointly represent Jesse and appellant. Jesse admitted three of the six counts charged and was declared to be a person described by section 602.

At the dispositional hearing, the referee found that Jesse’s welfare required he be removed from his parents’ custody. Jesse was adjudged a ward *1622 of the court, granted probation and committed to Camp Erwin Owen for a period not to exceed 16 months. Appellant was ordered to reimburse the county for Jesse’s medical and dental expenses, plus $105 per month support beginning September 20 and for legal services in the amount of $150.

Discussion

Appellant contends she cannot be held liable for Jesse’s support and…