In re J.S.
Following a contested jurisdiction hearing, the Sacramento County Juvenile Court found that minor J. S. came within the provisions of Welfare and Institutions Code section 602 in that he unlawfully drove upon a highway in willful and wanton disregard for the safety of persons and property, and that he proximately caused bodily injury to A. D. and Andrea Thomas. The court granted the minors motion to dismiss two related counts. He was adjudged a ward of the court, placed on probation, and released to his own care and custody because he had just turned 18 years of age.[1] The court found the maximum confinement time to be one year four months. The minor was ordered to pay a $50 restitution fine, and the court retained jurisdiction on the issue of victim restitution. Following a contested hearing, the court ordered the minor to make restitution to Thomas in the amount of $35,232.84. The minor contends, and the People concede, the maximum term of confinement set forth in the minute order must be stricken. The minor further contends the victim restitution award must be reduced to exclude certain medical expenses and costs of selling personal property. Court shall modify the judgment by striking the maximum term of confinement.
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