In re Alex S. CA4/1

FACTS

Janet J., the minor's aunt, testified that the minor had been staying with her. For

approximately a week and a half, the minor had not returned home, but on February 8,

2012, the minor returned home and Janet J. tried to stop her from leaving with some bags.

An altercation ensued, during which the minor pushed Janet J. to the floor and stabbed

her left palm with a knife. Janet J. went to the hospital and required an X-ray. The minor

testified that Janet J. pushed her to the ground to prevent her from leaving, and Janet J.

grabbed a knife and used it to cut the bags. The minor denied stabbing her aunt with the

knife.

DISCUSSION

Appointed counsel has filed a brief summarizing the facts and proceedings below.

Counsel presents no argument for reversal, but asks this court to review the record as

mandated by People v. Wende (1979) 25 Cal.3d 436. Pursuant to Anders v. California

(1967) 386 U.S. 738, counsel refers to as possible but not arguable issues: (1) whether

there was sufficient evidence to support the finding on the battery charge; (2) whether all

of the probation conditions imposed on the minor were valid; and (3) whether the fines,

fees, and…