People v. Jose R.

Opinion

KLINE, P. J.

Jose R., a minor, appeals from an order of the superior court continuing him as a ward of the juvenile court and committing him to the California Youth Authority for a maximum term of five years ten months. He contends that the court erred in failing to make an express finding of “probable benefit” to the minor of a Youth Authority commitment pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code section 734. He further contends that there is no substantial evidence in the record to support a finding of probable benefit.

Appellant was found to have committed a robbery, to have been…