In re E.P.
The District Attorney of Los Angeles County filed a petition alleging that appellant E.P. came within the provisions of Welfare and Institutions Code section 602 because he was a minor in possession of a firearm, a violation of Penal Code section 12101, subdivision (a)(1).[1] The juvenile court found the allegation to be true, sustained the petition, declared the offense to be a felony, and continued the disposition hearing.
On November 5, 2009, the District Attorney filed a second petition alleging that appellant E.P. came within the provisions of Welfare and Institutions Code section 602 alleging two counts of felony vandalism/graffiti in violation of section 594, subdivision (a). E.P. admitted one count, as a misdemeanor, and the juvenile court dismissed the second count.
The juvenile court declared E.P. to be a ward of the court.[2] The juvenile court removed custody of E.P. from his parents and placed him on home probation.
On appeal, E.P. contends that insufficient evidence supports the juvenile court's finding that he possessed a firearm, a violation of section 12101, subdivision (a)(1). We hold that there is sufficient evidence to support the adjudication.
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