In re S.S.
In September 2006, Minor, while already on probation for felony drug possession, admitted possession of a concealable firearm in violation of Penal Code section 12101, subdivision (a)(1); in return for this admission, the remaining allegation of the petition was dismissed. Following a contested dispositional hearing, Minor was declared a ward of the court and committed to the Division of Juvenile Facilities, Division of Juvenile Justice (DJJ). On appeal, Minor contends (1) the DJJ commitment must be vacated as it is not authorized by Welfare and Institutions Code sections 731 and 733[1]; (2) the juvenile court abused its discretion in committing him to DJJ without considering less restrictive alternatives and probable benefits; and (3) remand is necessary to permit the juvenile court to make proper findings regarding his educational needs. Court reject these contentions and affirm the judgment.
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