In re Justin M.
November 2004, Justin M., a minor, admitted both a charge of conspiracy to commit felony assault (Pen. Code, 182, subd. (a)(1) & 245, subd. (a)(1)) and a criminal street gang enhancement (Pen. Code, 186.22, subd. (b)(1)), charges which arose out of the fatal shooting of 15 year old Mario Vidal on August 5, 2004. The minor was committed to the California Youth Authority and, inter alia, ordered to pay restitution jointly and
severally with six other minors in the amounts of $19,617.83 to Michelle Brooks, the victims mother; $5,681.76 to Gary Brooks, the victims stepfather; $16,030.56 to Mario Vidal, Sr., the victims biological father; and $5,350 to the Victim Compensation Fund.
On appeal, the minor contends that the award to the victims stepfather is unauthorized. Court agree and modify the order.
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