People v. Andre R.

Opinion

SMITH, J.

Appellant Andre R. appeals from an order adjudging him to be a person described in Welfare and Institutions Code section 602 upon the finding that he committed a misdemeanor violation of Penal Code section 12021.5 (possession of a concealable firearm by a minor unless such minor has written permission or is accompanied by a parent or guardian).

Background

At approximately 3 a.m. on November 14, 1982, an undisclosed number of Oakland police officers were dispatched by radio to the vicinity of East 14th Street and 88th Avenue to investigate a possible robbery. The initial report…