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Filed 10/28/13 In re S.L. CA3
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              IN THE COURT OF APPEAL OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
                                      THIRD APPELLATE DISTRICT
                                                    (San Joaquin)
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In re S. L., a Person Coming Under the Juvenile Court
Law.

THE PEOPLE,                                                                                  C071840

                   Plaintiff and Respondent,                                        (Super. Ct. No. 69170)

         v.

S. L.,

                   Defendant and Appellant.

         The juvenile court placed the minor, S. L., on probation after finding he came
within the jurisdiction of the juvenile court because he committed the following crimes:
home invasion robbery; carjacking; willful evasion of police officers; resisting a police
officer; and having a concealed firearm in a vehicle. As a condition of probation, the
juvenile court ordered defendant not to associate with his codefendant brother without
adult supervision. The juvenile court also determined the minor‟s maximum term of
confinement was 13 years and eight months. On appeal, the minor contends the
condition of probation relating to his brother is overbroad and the maximum term of

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confinement must be recalculated under Penal Code section 654. We find the minor
forfeited his claim regarding the probation condition and, in any event, the condition
imposed by the juvenile court is not overbroad. We agree, however, that the juvenile
court erred in calculating the minor‟s maximum term of confinement. Accordingly, we
direct the juvenile court to modify the dispositional order.
                                      BACKGROUND
       Juan Camarena and Margarita Ruiz got together, bought some beer, and went back
to Margarita‟s apartment. They were in Margarita‟s bedroom when someone kicked in
the door. An adult male, Margarita‟s brother Juan Martinez, and three young juveniles
robbed Camarena at gunpoint. They demanded Camarena‟s money, took his wallet, and
the keys to his Mustang. After robbing Camarena, the robbers fled in his Mustang.
Minutes later, police saw the stolen vehicle and a lengthy pursuit ensued, covering more
than 60 miles at speeds of up to 110-115 miles per hour. The car eventually stopped on
the freeway, apparently out of gas. Martinez fled the vehicle and was not apprehended.
The minor was driving the vehicle and a loaded handgun, similar to the one used in the
robbery, was found under the driver‟s seat. The minor‟s brother, C. L., and Richard
Guerrero were seated in the backseat of the car. The minor and his brother were taken
into custody.
       The probation officer concluded it was unlikely the boys “ „masterminded‟ ” the
offense on their own and determined the minor was at low risk to offend. However, due
to the serious nature of the charges, probation recommended 90 days in custody followed
by 60 days on electronic monitoring.
       A juvenile wardship petition charged the minor with home invasion robbery,
carjacking, fleeing a police officer with willful or wanton disregard for the safety of
others, resisting a police officer, and having a concealed firearm in a vehicle. As to
robbery and carjacking, the petition also alleged the minor was a principal armed with a
handgun. After a jurisdictional hearing, the trial court sustained the petition, finding all

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the counts had been proven beyond a reasonable doubt. The juvenile court declared the
minor a ward of the court, and committed him to 90 days in the Juvenile Justice Center,
followed by 60 days on home supervision/house arrest. The maximum period of
confinement was determined to be 13 years and eight months, with credit for 23 days of
time served. Among the terms of probation, the minor was ordered not to associate with
his codefendant brother “without adult supervision.”
                                      DISCUSSION
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                                   Probation Condition
       The minor claims the probation condition that he “not associate with his twin
absent responsible adult supervision is unconstitutional because it is overbroad.” We
disagree.
       Initially, we note much of the minor‟s complaints go to the claimed conditions of
probation that the required adult supervision be by a “responsible” adult and be “direct.”
But the juvenile court did not impose those conditions. At oral pronouncement of
judgment, the juvenile court imposed the condition that the minor was not to associate
with his brother “without adult supervision.” This language is consistent with the
probation report recommendation. The minute order added the language that the minor
could not associate with his brother “unless directly supervised by a responsible adult.”
When there is a discrepancy between the minute order and the oral pronouncement of
judgment, the oral pronouncement controls. (People v. Farell (2002) 28 Cal.4th 381,
384, fn. 2.) Accordingly, we will order the minute order corrected to conform with the
oral pronouncement of the conditions of probation.

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       The minor did not object to the terms and conditions of probation. He now relies
on In re Sheena K. (2007) 40 Cal.4th 875 to argue his claim is not forfeited by this
failure, as the issue presents a pure question of law. A probation condition is
unconstitutionally overbroad if it imposes limitations on the probationer‟s constitutional
rights and it is not closely or narrowly tailored and reasonably related to the compelling
state interest in reformation and rehabilitation. (Id. at p. 890.) “The essential question in
an overbreadth challenge is the closeness of the fit between the legitimate purpose of the
restriction and the burden it imposes on the defendant‟s constitutional rights—bearing in
mind, of course, that perfection in such matters is impossible, and that practical necessity
will justify some infringement.” (In re E.O. (2010) 188 Cal.App.4th 1149, 1153.)
       In Sheena K., the Supreme Court found where the challenge is to a “facial
constitutional defect in the relevant probation condition” and is “capable of correction
without reference to the particular sentencing record developed in the trial court,” the
general rule of forfeiture does not apply. (In re Sheena K., supra, 40 Cal.4th at p. 887.)
However, Sheena K. also made clear, not “ „all constitutional defects in conditions of
probation may be raised for the first time on appeal, since there may be circumstances
that do not present “pure questions of law that can be resolved without reference to the
particular sentencing record developed in the trial court.” [Citation.] In those
circumstances, “[t]raditional objection and waiver principles encourage development of
the record and a proper exercise of discretion in the trial court.” [Citation.]‟ [Citation.]
We also emphasize that generally, given a meaningful opportunity, the probationer
should object to a perceived facial constitutional flaw at the time a probation condition
initially is imposed in order to permit the trial court to consider, and if appropriate in the
exercise of its informed judgment, to effect a correction.” (Id. at p. 889.)

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       The probation condition imposed in this case does not present a pure question of
law which can be resolved without reference to the record developed in the trial court.
(See, e.g., In re Pedro Q. (1989) 209 Cal.App.3d 1368, 1373; In re Antonio R. (2000)
78 Cal.App.4th 937, 941-942.) The minor‟s argument itself demonstrates this point. The
minor contends there was no evidence the brothers planned or encouraged each other in
this “criminal enterprise.” This is a factual determination which requires an evaluation of
the record. Accordingly, we find the issue forfeited.
       However, even if the issue were not forfeited, we reject it. The minor claims the
probation condition improperly impinges on his constitutionally protected interest in
associating with his brother and in maintaining their filial relationship. It does not.
       “Conditions of probation prohibiting an individual from associating with other
persons including spouses and close relatives, who have been involved in criminal
activity have generally been upheld when reasonably related to rehabilitation or reducing
future criminality. (See In re Peeler [(1968)] 266 Cal.App.2d 483 [spouse]; State v.
Donovan (1977) 116 Ariz. 209, [568 P.2d 1107]; Isaacs v. State (Fla.App.1977)
351 So.2d 359 [brother]; Edwards v. State (1976) 74 Wis.2d 79, [246 N.W.2d 109];
Annot. (1980) 99 A.L.R.3d 967 [prospective spouse].) ” (People v. Wardlow (1991)
227 Cal.App.3d 360, 367.) “The right to associate . . . „may be restricted if reasonably
necessary to accomplish the essential needs of the state and public order.‟
[Citations.]. . . . A limitation on the right to associate which takes the form of a probation
condition is permissible if it is „(1) primarily designed to meet the ends of rehabilitation
and protection of the public and (2) reasonably related to such ends.‟ ” (People v. Lopez
(1998) 66 Cal.App.4th 615, 627-628.)
       “A juvenile probationer may be . . . subject to „any and all reasonable conditions‟
the court „may determine fitting and proper to the end that justice may be done and the
reformation and rehabilitation of the ward enhanced.‟ In deciding what probation
conditions are appropriate, the court shall consider not only the circumstances of the

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offense but also the minor‟s entire social history. Such conditions are valid and
enforceable unless they bear no reasonable relationship to the underlying offense or
prohibit conduct that is neither criminal in nature nor related to future criminality. On
appeal, the court‟s exercise of discretion will not be disturbed absent a manifest abuse of
discretion.” (In re Juan G. (2003) 112 Cal.App.4th 1, 6-7, fns. omitted.)
       The probation condition at issue here is reasonably necessary to rehabilitate the
minor and protect the public. The minor‟s brother was a codefendant in his crimes.
Together, along with their uncle and another person, the minor and his brother committed
a robbery and a carjacking where a principal was armed. They then fled the scene of the
robbery in a stolen car and participated in a lengthy and dangerous high-speed police
pursuit. Keeping the minor from associating with his codefendant without adult
supervision is a condition reasonably related to the minor‟s rehabilitation and future
criminality. The condition is not overbroad. We find no abuse of discretion in the
imposition of this condition. (See People v. Wardlow, supra, 227 Cal.App.3d at p. 367.)
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                            Maximum Period Of Confinement
       The minor next contends the juvenile court erred in calculating the maximum term
of confinement at 13 years and eight months. Specifically, the minor argues since the
adjudications for evading police and resisting arrest arose from the same incident with the
same intent, the sentence for resisting arrest should have been stayed under Penal Code
section 654. The People properly concede this issue. We accept the concession and
order the maximum term of confinement be corrected to 13 years and four months.
                                      DISPOSITION
       The juvenile court‟s order must be corrected to reflect a maximum term of
confinement of 13 years and four months. In addition, the minute order must be
corrected to reflect the orally pronounced terms of probation; specifically, that the minor

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shall not associate with his brother without adult supervision. As modified, the judgment
(order of probation) is affirmed.

                                                     ROBIE                     , J.

We concur:

     BLEASE                         , Acting P. J.

     MAURO                          , J.

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