People v. R.O.

Opinion

ROTHSCHILD, J.

This case raises the question whether the juvenile court has discretion to set a lesser term of confinement than the indeterminate sentence applicable to an adult convicted of the same offense as the juvenile. We conclude that the juvenile court has discretion to set a lesser maximum term of confinement “based upon the facts and circumstances of the matter.” Therefore, we will remand the case to the court to exercise that discretion. In all other respects, the court’s orders are affirmed.

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