In re A.G. CA2/5

I. INTRODUCTION

A.G., a minor, pleaded no contest to second degree robbery. (Pen. Code, § 211.) He appeals from the juvenile court’s order declaring him a ward of the court and placing him home on probation, contending his plea resulted from coercion. We affirm.

II. FACTUAL BACKGROUND1

On June 8, 2022, S.C. walked down Avenue J. A.G. and two or three companions approached S.C. and asked, “‘Do you bang?’” and stated, “‘We don’t like white boys.’” S.C. said he did not belong to a gang and continued walking. About 30 seconds later, S.C. heard footsteps approach him from behind. He felt two hands shove him and he fell to the ground. A.G. and his companions began punching and kicking S.C. S.C. assumed a fetal position and attempted to cover as much of his body as he could. S.C. was punched and kicked at least 30 times. S.C. felt someone reach into his pants pocket. A.G. and his companions stopped assaulting S.C. and walked away. S.C.

1 Because defendant pleaded no contest, we base our statement of facts on the Probation Officer’s Report.

2 wanted to call 911, but noticed his cell phone had been taken from his back pants pocket. A.G. and his companions returned to S.C. and…