In re Joshua H
Filed 2/21/06 In re Joshua H. CA1/4
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IN THE COURT OF APPEAL OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
FIRST APPELLATE DISTRICT
DIVISION FOUR
In re JOSHUA H., a Person Coming Under the Juvenile Court Law. | |
THE PEOPLE, Plaintiff and Respondent, v. JOSHUA H., Defendant and Appellant. | A111111 (Contra Costa County Super. Ct. No. J04-1517) |
I.
Introduction
Appellant Joshua H. was charged with one count of misdemeanor vandalism and placed on probation. As a condition of his probation, appellant was ordered to pay restitution to the victim. Following a contested restitution hearing, appellant was found to be jointly and severally liable for $3,680.59 in damages. Appellant argues that the court erred in its finding of joint and several liability, and that his liability should be limited to the specific damage which he admitted causing. We agree, vacate the restitution order, and remand to the trial court for further proceedings.
II.
Procedural and Factual Background
On July 14, 2004, a tractor belonging to the East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) was found to have sustained extensive damage, including defacement by graffiti, broken headlights, a broken window, and broken electrical equipment. According to appellant's mother, about two weeks earlier she was driving in her vehicle with her son when the two observed a tractor with broken glass. Someone had also written â€