In re R.G. CA2/5

I. INTRODUCTION

The minor, Richard G., appeals from the juvenile court’s Welfare and Institutions Code section 602 wardship order. The juvenile court sustained felony allegations the minor carried a concealed dirk or dagger in violation of former Penal Code1 section 12020, subdivision (a)(4). (Stats. 2004, ch. 247, § 7, p. 2981.) Section 12020, subdivision (a)(4) is now recodified at section 21310. (Stats. 2010, ch. 711, §§ 4-5.) The minor was placed home on probation. The minor contends there was insufficient evidence the weapon he possessed was a dirk or dagger. The minor further asserts unauthorized destruction of the knife denied him his due process right to review all legally admissible evidence and to an accurate record on appeal. We affirm the juvenile court order.

II. DISCUSSION

A. There Was Substantial Evidence The Minor’s Weapon Was A Dirk Or Dagger

1. Standard of review

The minor contends there was insufficient evidence the knife found on his person was a dirk or dagger within the meaning of former section 12020, subdivision (a)(4). The standard of review in criminal proceedings involving minors is the same as that involving adults. (In re V.V. (2011) 51 Cal.4th…