P. v. Alexis C.
Alexis C. (Minor) was charged by an amended petition filed in the juvenile court with one count of forcible rape in concert (Pen. Code,[1] §§ 261, subd. (a)(2) & 264.1) and one count of forcible rape (§ 261, subd. (a)(2)) with the allegation that each crime was committed to benefit a criminal street gang (§ 186.22, subd. (b)). The juvenile court made a true finding on both counts and found the enhancements to be true. The Minor was committed to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Division of Juvenile Justice for a maximum commitment period of 12 years.
The Minor appeals contending the court erred in permitting the introduction of his interview with police in violation of Miranda v. Arizona (1966) 384 U.S. 436 (Miranda). We find the juvenile court properly found that the Minor was not in custody for purposes of Miranda when he was interviewed by police. Accordingly, we will find the Minor's statements were properly admitted into evidence and affirm.
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