In re Alejandro V.
In a juvenile wardship petition (Welf. & Inst. Code, 602), it was alleged that appellant Alejandro V., a minor, committed a lewd and lascivious act with a child under the age of 14 (Pen. Code, 488, subd. (a)). Appellant admitted the allegation, and following the subsequent disposition hearing, the court denied appellants request for deferred entry of judgment (DEJ) under section 790, et seq.; adjudged appellant a ward of the court; and placed him on probation in the custody of his parents.
On appeal, appellant contends the court abused its discretion in denying appellants request for DEJ. Alternatively, he argues, if this argument is deemed waived by counsels failure to object to the courts denial he was denied his constitutional right to the effective assistance of counsel. Court affirm.
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