In re Matthew S.
Matthew S. appeals from an order of wardship pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code section 602 upon a finding by the court that he possessed on school grounds a locking blade knife with a blade more than two and one half inches long in violation of Penal Code section 626.10, subdivision (a), a misdemeanor, and his admission that he carried a switchblade knife in violation of Penal Code section 653k, a misdemeanor, and possessed 28.5 grams or less of marijuana in violation of Health and Safety Code section 11357, subdivision (b), a misdemeanor. He was placed home on probation upon various terms and conditions, including probation condition number 21 that he not use or possess narcotics, controlled substances, poisons, or related paraphernalia and stay away from places where users congregate. He claims that probation condition is unconstitutionally overbroad and vague in violation of his federal constitutional right of association and right to travel. For reasons stated in the opinion, Court modify that condition of probation and affirm the order of wardship.
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