Wobblers (Manzy W.) Archives

Categories: Appeals, Delinquency (602), Review Principles, Wobblers (Manzy W.)

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Opinion By: Justice Corrigan (unanimous decision) A delinquent minor may not challenge the juvenile court's failure to declare a "wobbler" offense a misdemeanor or a felony in an appeal from a later dispositional order after the time to appeal the…

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Name: In re D.D.

Case #: A140704

Opinion Date: 02/23/2015

Categories: Delinquency (602), Disposition Phase, Wobblers (Manzy W.)

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Although minors are prohibited from possessing a concealable firearm, this does not mean a minor's commission of such offense is automatically punishable as a felony under Penal Code section 25400, subdivision (c)(4). Police approached and questioned D. when they saw…

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Name: In re M.G.

Case #: A139471

Opinion Date: 08/14/2014

Categories: Delinquency (602), Disposition Phase, Legislation, Statutory Construction, Wobblers (Manzy W.)

Summary

Although minors may not legally possess a concealable firearm, this does not mean a minor's possession of a concealed firearm is automatically punishable as a felony under Penal Code section 25400, subdivision (c)(4). During a search of M.G.'s backpack, police…

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