IN RE: K. P. (2026)

Order of Disposition, Family Court, Bronx County (David J. Kaplan, J.), entered on or about July 23, 2024, which adjudicated appellant a juvenile delinquent upon his admission that he committed an act that, if committed by an adult, would constitute the crime of criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth degree, and placed him on level two probation for a period of 12 months, unanimously affirmed, without costs.

The court providently exercised its discretion in finding that level-two probation was the least restrictive dispositional alternative necessary to meet the needs of appellant and to protect the community, particularly considering the seriousness of the offense, here, involving appellant's possession of a loaded firearm (Family Ct Act § 352.2[2][a]).  An adjournment in contemplation of dismissal would not have provided sufficient supervision given appellant's need for supervision, as evinced by his lack of extracurricular activities, history of school suspensions, poor academic performance, and truancy, all of which the court properly weighed against appellant's mitigating factors (see e.g. Matter of Michael F., 230 A.D.3d 414, 415–416, 215 N.Y.S.3d 103 [1st Dept. 2024]).