In re Ralph B.
The juvenile court found true allegations that minor had committed burglary, received stolen property, and unlawfully took or drove a vehicle. Each of the crimes was specified as a felony. On appeal, minor contends the matter must be remanded to allow the juvenile court to expressly declare on the record that it is aware that each of the crimes can be sentenced as a misdemeanor or felony, and to thereafter exercise its discretion in determining whether to sentence as a misdemeanor or felony. (See Welf. & Inst. Code, 702.) Additionally, minor maintains the court erred in its calculation of minors potential maximum period of confinement. Court agree that the matter should be remanded for the court to comply with section 702. Otherwise, Court affirm the judgment.
Comments on In re Ralph B.