In re Johnny S.

OPINION OF THE COURT

Lee H. Elkins, J.

This 16-year-old respondent comes before the court for disposition following his admission to criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree (Penal Law § 265.03 [1] [b]). The respondent, who was 15 at the time of the conduct, has no prior findings. The attorney for the child argues that he should be released to his grandmother under the supervision of the department of probation. The corporation counsel argues that the respondent should be placed with the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) for 18 months, with a six-month minimum, in a…