People v. Juan G.

Appellant Juan G. appeals from the order of wardship after a finding he committed second degree robbery. 1 At disposition, the court ordered him placed in the Camp Community Placement Program and calculated the maximum theoretical period of confinement as five years. Appellant contends: (1) the evidence is insufficient to support the finding he committed robbery; and (2) the trial court abused its discretion by ordering Juan G. to maintain a “B” grade average as a condition of probation.

FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

Prosecution Evidence

Around 10:00 p.m. Oscar Estevez was walking on the street alone. He was approached by appellant and Quincy D. who were together on foot. When the minors reached Estevez, Quincy D. said something in English, which Estevez did not understand. Quincy D. withdrew a knife from his waistband, pointed it at Estevez, from about one foot away, and demanded money. Estevez became frightened and surrendered $70 to Quincy D. While Quincy D. displayed the knife and took the money, appellant was standing next to him. Estevez felt “threatened” by appellant, who stood close enough to touch him. *4 After Quincy D. obtained the money, he fled with…