In re Jerry M.
On December 7, 2006, a petition was filed pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code section 602 alleging appellant, Jerry M., committed forcible rape, a felony (Pen. Code, 261, subd. (a)(2)).[1] At the conclusion of a contested jurisdictional hearing on May 2. 2007, the juvenile court found the allegation true. On June 27, 2007, the juvenile court ordered Jerry committed to the Elkhorn Boot Camp for a term not to exceed 365 days, with credit for time previously served. Upon release from boot camp, Jerry was to complete a sex offender treatment program. Jerrys appointed appellate counsel has filed an opening brief which summarizes the pertinent facts, raises no issues, and requests this court to independently review the record. (Peoplev. Wende (1979) 25 Cal.3d 436.) The opening brief also includes the declaration of appellate counsel indicating that Jerry was advised he could file his own brief with this court. By letter on September 10, 2007, Court invited Jerry to submit additional briefing. To date he has not done so.
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