California Court of Appeal

Findings against minor of carrying a concealed dirk or dagger, with a gang enhancement, possession of methamphetamine, and lying to a peace officer are reversed as to the special allegation as the evidence is insufficient to support defendant's possession of the dirk or dagger for the benefit of his gang with the specific intent to promote, further, or assist criminal gang behavior.

Appellate Information

• Decided 08/01/2006
• Published 08/01/2006

Judges

Court

• California Court of Appeal

Counsel

• For Appellees:
  
• Michelle Guardado, under appointment by the Court of Appeal, for Defendant and Appellant., Bill Lockyer, Attorney General, Robert R. Anderson, Chief Assistant Attorney General, Mary Jo Graves, Assistant Attorney General, Julie A. Hokans and Robert Gezi, Deputy Attorneys General, for Plaintiff and Respondent.