People v. Anthony J.

Opinion

NARES, J.

In this juvenile adjudication proceeding, the San Diego County District Attorney filed a petition against defendant Anthony J., alleging under Vehicle Code section 10851 that he stole a vehicle (count 1), and under Penal Code section 496d that he received a stolen vehicle (count 2). The court denied Anthony J.’s motion to dismiss count 2 brought after the close of the People’s case, and Anthony J. thereafter testified in his own defense. The court sustained the petition as to count 2 and dismissed count 1.

In April 2002, the court adjudged Anthony J. a ward of the court and…