In re Jorge M.
The minor, Jorge M., admitted aiding and abetting the murder of Jose Barajas for the benefit of or in association with a criminal street gang (Penal Code, §§ 187, 186.22, subd. (b)(1)),[1] and actively participating in a criminal street gang (§ 186.22, subd. (a)). Based on the prosecutor’s description of the factual basis for the minor’s admissions, the juvenile court found that the murder was in the first degree. The court committed the minor to a ranch camp until the requirements of the program have been satisfactorily completed.
On appeal, the minor contends that there is insufficient evidence to support the juvenile court’s finding that a first degree murder was a natural and probable consequence of the assault committed by several of the minor’s fellow gang members on Barajas. We disagree, and will affirm the juvenile court’s commitment order.
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