California Case Summaries

In re K.A. — Juvenile Court’s Second-Degree Murder Adjudication Affirmed After Independent Review

Unreported / Non-Citable

Case
In re K.A.
Court
3rd District Court of Appeal
Judge
Hull; Robie; Mauro
Date decided
2026-11-05
Docket No.
C104723
Topics
juvenile law, wardship petition, second-degree murder, firearm enhancement, Wende review, independent review, no arguable issues, judgment affirmed

Disposition notice

The Third District Court of Appeal affirmed the juvenile court's judgment in this wardship proceeding. The minor was adjudged a ward of the court after the juvenile court sustained allegations that he committed second-degree murder and personally used a firearm. The minor's appointed counsel requested an independent review of the record under People v. Wende (1979) 25 Cal.3d 436 to determine whether any arguable issues existed on appeal. After examining the record, the court concluded there was no arguable error that would result in a disposition more favorable to the minor and affirmed the judgment.

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