People v. Francis A.

Filed 9/25/19 CERTIFIED FOR PUBLICATION IN THE COURT OF APPEAL OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FIRST APPELLATE DISTRICT DIVISION TWO THE PEOPLE, Plaintiff and Respondent, A155082 v. (San Mateo County FRANCIS A., Super. Ct. No. 17JW0285) Defendant and Appellant. This case involves the escalation of a school rule—that students may not cut class—into a juvenile wardship proceeding with potential criminal implications. Ultimately, the district attorney filed, and the juvenile court sustained, charges against the student for misdemeanor battery and resisting a peace officer. The evidence does not…