In re D.C.
A juvenile wardship petition was filed in San Bernardino County alleging that defendant and appellant D.C. (minor) committed the crime of vandalism with damages under $400. (Pen. Code, § 594, subd. (B)(2)(A), count 1.) A juvenile court placed him on informal probation, pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code section 654.2, with certain terms, including the completion of 40 hours of community service, attendance at a victim’s awareness class, and payment of victim restitution in the amount of $158.99.[1] At an appearance review hearing six months later, it was reported that minor had failed to complete any of the required terms. The court granted him an extension to complete the requirements and ordered him to appear on August 20, 2012. Minor failed to appear on that date. The court issued a bench warrant, but held it until September 19, 2012, and ordered minor to appear on that date. On September 19, 2012, minor failed to appear again, so the court announced that it would terminate the informal probation and reinstate the petition. Defense counsel objected, but later withdrew the objection. The court terminated the informal probation and reinstated the petition.
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