United States v. Philbert M., a Juvenile

78 F.3d 596 NOTICE: Ninth Circuit Rule 36-3 provides that dispositions other than opinions or orders designated for publication are not precedential and should not be cited except when relevant under the doctrines of law of the case, res judicata, or collateral estoppel. UNITED STATES of America, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. Philbert M., a Juvenile, Defendant-Appellant. No. 95-10166. United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit. Argued and Submitted Feb. 14, 1996. Decided March 4, 1996. Before: REINHARDT, THOMPSON, and O'SCANNLAIN, Circuit Judges. 1 MEMORANDUM * 2 The district court had jurisdiction over this matter pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3231 . Orders transferring juveniles for adult prosecution are immediately appealable. United States v. Gerald N., 900 F.2d 189, 191 (9th Cir.1990). We have jurisdiction pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1291 . 3 "A decision to transfer a juvenile to adult status is a prediction of the possibility of rehabilitation if in fact the juvenile is found guilty of the crime alleged." United States v. Alexander, 695 F.2d 398, 401 (9th Cir.1982), cert. denied, 462 U.S. 1108 (1983). In making this decision, the district court must determine whether…