Legal Opinion

People v. Robert H.

California Court of Appeal

Decided March 20, 1978No. Civ. 17011PublishedCited by 9 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Opinion

THE COURT. *

Thirteen-year-old Robert H. appeals a juvenile court order declaring him its ward pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code section 602. The order is based on Robert’s admission of the offenses charged (receiving stolen property, to wit, two motorcycles, in violation of Pen. Code, § 496).

The principal issue is whether a minor who is suspected of concealing stolen goods can validly consent to a search of the premises in which he and his parents reside.

Evidence adduced at the hearing on defendant’s unsuccessful motion to suppress shows that on March 3, 1977, after receiving…

2Cases cited34 opinions

  1. In Re WINSHIPSupreme Court of the United States · 1970
  2. Schneckloth v. BustamonteSupreme Court of the United States · 1973
  3. In Re GAULTSupreme Court of the United States · 1967
  4. United States v. MatlockSupreme Court of the United States · 1974
  5. Stoner v. CaliforniaSupreme Court of the United States · 1964

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3Cited by9 opinions

  1. Fare v. Scott K.California Supreme Court · 1979
  2. In Re Anthony F.Court of Appeals of Maryland · 1982
  3. Gordon J. v. Santa Ana Unified School DistrictCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1984
  4. In Re Peter G.California Court of Appeal · 1980
  5. People v. Sidney M.California Court of Appeal · 1984

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