In re J.W. CA5
In August 2017, a joint contested hearing was held for appellant J.W. and his codefendant, C.H. The evidence established that appellant and other juveniles vandalized a trucking company in Tulare County. These juveniles were also responsible for starting a fire on a neighboring lot. The fire burned an abandoned grape vineyard, along with weeds and grass. Following the hearing, the juvenile court found beyond a reasonable doubt that the following four counts had been proven as to both minors: (1) felony arson of a structure or forest land (Pen. Code, § 451, subd. (c); count 1); (2) felony vandalism over $400 (§ 594, subd. (a); count 2); (3) misdemeanor tampering with fire protection equipment (§ 148.4, subd. (a)(1); count 3); and (4) misdemeanor petty theft. Appellant was declared a ward of the court and placed on probation under the supervision of the probation officer. Appellant was released to the custody of his parents.
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