People v. David G.

Opinion

FRANSON, J.

This appeal challenges the denial by the Tuolumne County Superior Court of a suppression motion made by a minor against whom wardship proceedings had been commenced pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code section 602. Two questions of first impression are presented; (1) Does Penal Code section 1538.5 apply to juvenile court proceedings so that a minor who admits the allegations of a wardship petition may obtain appellate review of the denial of his motion to suppress? (2) Do the equal protection clauses of the California Constitution article I, section 7 and the United…