People v. Almalik S.

Appellant Gertie K. is the mother of Almalik S., a minor adjudged to be a ward of the juvenile court pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code section 602, after the minor admitted a violation of Vehicle Code section 10851, subdivision (a). The juvenile court declared the offense to be a felony and placed the minor on probation in the home of mother. Mother contends the juvenile court abused its discretion when it found the offense to be a felony. We conclude mother has no standing to appeal and dismiss the appeal.

*853 Facts and Procedural Background

On July 9, 1997, a nondetained petition was filed alleging the minor had unlawfully driven or taken a vehicle in violation of Vehicle Code section 10851, subdivision (a). On August 4, 1997, pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code section 654.2, the minor was placed on informal supervision for six months subject to certain conditions. On November 7, 1997, the juvenile court terminated informal supervision because of the minor’s failure to comply with the conditions of the informal supervision. On January 7, 1998, the minor admitted the violation of Vehicle Code section 10851, subdivision (a). He was placed home on…