In re L.J.
Following a contested hearing, the juvenile court sustained allegations of lewd acts on a child under the age of 14 accompanied by force or other coercion (Pen. Code, 288, subd. (b)(1) and lewd acts on a child under the age of 14 ( 288, subd. (a)) against L.J. (appellant). The court found that the offenses were felonies and that the maximum period of confinement was eight years. Appellant was granted probation but was detained at juvenile hall pending suitable placement.
Appellant contends the juvenile court erred in finding that he understood the wrongfulness of his conduct because that determination was based on improperly considered statements, and there is insufficient evidence to support the finding. Appellant contends his alleged acts were wrongly prosecuted as criminal conduct under Welfare and Institutions Code section 602, and that the proceedings should have been conducted under Welfare and Institutions Code section 601. He also contends that the trial court failed to conduct a competency hearing. And finally, he contends that there is insufficient evidence to support the true finding that appellant violated section 288, subdivisions (a) and (b)(1)). Court disagree and affirm.
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