Fare v. Michael R.

Opinion

POTTER, J.

Michael R., a 15-year-old minor, appeals from the order of the juvenile court adjudicating him a ward of the court under Welfare and Institutions Code section 602 1 and committing him to the California Youth Authority. On December 6, 1976, a juvenile court petition was filed alleging that minor came within the provisions of section 602 by violation of Penal Code section 246. 2 On December 20, the petition was sustained following an adjudication hearing before Referee Victor Reichman. On Januaiy 14, 1977, the disposition hearing was held before a different referee, Jerry Moore.