In re William W.
On September 5, 2005, minor, who was 17 years old at the time, shot and killed another minor while brandishing what he thought was an unloaded rifle. He was charged as a juvenile with involuntary manslaughter (Pen. Code, S 192, subd. (b)), and it was alleged he had personally used a firearm in the commission of the offense (Pen. Code, S 12022.5, subd. (a)). Defendant admitted the charge and the enhancement allegation. Defendant was adjudged a ward of the juvenile court (Welf. & Inst. Code, S 602, subd. (a)) and committed to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Division of Juvenile Facilities (formerly the Department of the Youth Authority) (CYA). Defendant contends on appeal, principally, that the court abused its discretion in committing him to CYA. Court agree and reverse.
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