People v. Ronald W.

Opinion

FITCH, J. *

After a contested hearing, the juvenile court found true that Ronald committed a residential burglary (Pen. Code, § 459), count 1, and violated probation (Welf. & Inst. Code, § 777, subd. (a) † ), count 2. We address four questions on appeal: Was there substantial evidence to support the element of specific intent in the burglary charge? Was there “clear proof” at the time Ronald committed the acts he knew that they were wrong? Was the court required to make an express finding that prior orders failed to rehabilitate Ronald? And, was Ronald denied effective assistance of…