In re Aaron R.
Following a contested jurisdiction hearing, the juvenile court found true an allegation that respondent Aaron R. (Aaron), a minor, committed violations of Vehicle Code section 10851, subdivision (a) (unlawfully driving or taking a vehicle) and Penal Code section 594, subdivision (b)(1) (vandalism causing damages of $400 or more). Following the subsequent disposition hearing, the court, inter alia, declared the latter offense a felony and former offense a misdemeanor; adjudged appellant a ward of the juvenile court; and placed him on probation with various terms and conditions, including that he pay restitution, for which he is jointly and severally liable with his mother, in the amount of $143.01. The court refused the Peoples request to order restitution in the amount of $14,498.44.
The People appeal. The Peoples sole contention on appeal is that the court erred in failing to order appellant and his mother to pay restitution in the amount of $14,498.44. Court reverse the restitution order and remand for further proceedings.
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