In re Jessica H.

Filed 4/14/06 In re Jessica H. CA1/4

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IN THE COURT OF APPEAL OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

FIRST APPELLATE DISTRICT

DIVISION FOUR

Jessica H. appeals from an order declaring her to be a ward of the juvenile court and imposing a one-year juvenile hall commitment. (Welf. & Inst. Code, § 602.) Her counsel has asked this court for an independent review of the record to determine whether there are any arguable issues. (People v. Wende (1979) 25 Cal.3d 436.)

Appellant admitted the charge of misdemeanor battery committed on school grounds. (Pen. Code, § 243.2, subd. (a).)^[1] Appellant was advised of her constitutional rights prior to the entry of her plea, as well as the consequences of her plea. The court found the plea was free and voluntary and that there was a factual basis for it.

Appellant was represented by counsel at all times. There was no error in the disposition.^[2] There are no meritorious issues to be argued on appeal.

The order declaring appellant to be a ward of the court and placing in her in juvenile hall for the term of one year is affirmed.

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Sepulveda, J.

We concur:

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Reardon, Acting P.J.

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Rivera, J.

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