In re Y.W.
Following his admission to felony murder while armed with a firearm, the minor, who was 15 years old at the time of the offense, was committed to the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ)[1] with a maximum term of confinement of 25 years to life. He contends the dispositional order should be reversed because the prosecutor engaged in prejudicial misconduct, the court considered improper victim impact evidence and abused its discretion in committing him to DJJ for an excessive maximum term of confinement, which constitutes cruel and unusual punishment in violation of the California Constitution. He also contends his trial counsel rendered ineffective assistance. We find no merit in these contentions and shall affirm.
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