People v. Ricky H.

Opinion

BIRD, C. J.

Appellant Ricky H., a minor, appeals from an order of the superior court declaring him to be a ward of the juvenile court and committing him to the California Youth Authority. Appellant contends that the Youth Authority commitment was an abuse of discretion because the judge did not give adequate consideration to less restrictive alternatives such as placement in the local county youth center. He also challenges the superior court’s denial of credit for actual time spent in juvenile hall prior to his commitment and for “conduct credits” of the kind provided for by statute…