People v. L. S.

Opinion

BROWN, (G. A.), J.*

This is an appeal from juvenile court orders adjudicating appellant L.S., a minor, a ward of the court (Welf. & Inst. Code, 1 § 602) and committing him to the California Youth Authority (CYA). The juvenile court’s adjudication followed its finding that the minor had violated Health and Safety Code section 11351.5 (possession of cocaine base for the purpose of sale). Because the juvenile court did not have the benefit of a current social study at the disposition hearing, appellant contends it improperly committed him to CYA. We agree and will reverse.

Facts

On April 23,…