In re Jose R.
It was alleged in a juvenile wardship petition (Welf. & Inst. Code, § 602)[1] filed January 25, 2012, that appellant, Jose R., a minor, committed two counts of violating Penal Code section 288, subdivision (a) (lewd or lascivious act upon a child under the age of 14). On March 19, 2012, the Tulare County District Attorney filed a notice stating appellant was eligible for deferred entry of judgment (DEJ) under section 790, et seq. That same day, appellant admitted the allegations of the petition, and the court found the allegations true and referred the matter to the Tulare County Probation Department for a report and recommendations. The probation officer’s report (RPO) was filed on April 13, 2012, and on April 17, 2012, at a contested hearing, the court found appellant unsuitable for DEJ, adjudged him a ward of the court and placed him on formal probation.
On appeal, appellant’s sole contention is that the court abused its discretion in finding appellant unsuitable for DEJ. We affirm.
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