People v. Chadwick C.

Opinion

WOOLPERT, J.

Chadwick C., a 14-year-old minor, appeals from a judgment and dispositional order committing him to the California Youth Authority. His rather significant delinquent background will be discussed later.

Our overriding issue is a “procedural one” in that appellant’s counsel seeks to expand the review beyond that stated in the notice of appeal which was simply: “Abuse of discretion by Juvenile Judge in committing minor to California Youth Authority.” The issue urged for the first time on appeal after appellate counsel’s appointment and receipt of the record on appeal is that of…