In this juvenile wardship appeal, the Court of Appeal agreed with appellant’s argument that insufficient evidence supported the juvenile court’s finding that he received a stolen vehicle (Pen. Code, § 496d, subd. (a)). The court held that appellant’s mere presence as a passenger in the stolen car, without more, did not establish that he possessed or aided in withholding the vehicle from its owner; no evidence showed he exercised dominion and control over the car or took any affirmative action to aid and abet its receipt. The Court of Appeal reversed the judgment as to that count.
Panel Victories
