In re Cameron D.
The juvenile court declared Cameron D. a ward of the court after he admitted committing a misdemeanor assault by means of force likely to produce great bodily injury (Pen. Code, §§ 17, subd. (b)(4), 245, subd. (a)(1)). Consistent with the plea agreement leading to the admission, the juvenile court dismissed two other felony charges, in which Erick Becker was the victim. At a subsequent restitution hearing, the juvenile court ordered Cameron to pay Becker restitution of $4,106, consisting of $2,393.04 for lost wages, $412.96 for Becker's share of an ambulance bill, and $1,300 for the portion of the ambulance bill paid by his insurance company.[1]
Cameron appeals, contending the juvenile court abused its discretion by failing to apply comparative fault principles in determining the restitution amount and by failing to reduce the amount of the restitution because of compelling and extraordinary circumstances. We conclude there is no merit to these contentions and affirm the judgment.
BACKGROUND
According to evidence presented at the restitution hearing, Cameron and his two companions encountered Becker and Becker's companion in the middle of the night at a convenience store. Becker, who was under the influence of alcohol, confronted Cameron about something. Cameron lightly pushed Becker. Becker went outside and Cameron and his companions followed. Becker took a confrontational stance and started physically fighting with one of Cameron's companions. Cameron intervened and kicked Becker in the head or face twice.
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