In 1994, the juvenile court committed Michael I. to the California Youth Authority (CYA). In March 1997, Michael hired Attorney Mark McDonald to help him prepare for his upcoming annual review which would determine if he would be released on parole. CYA wards are not absolutely entitled to have counsel present at such hearings, but they can hire counsel to help prepare for such hearings.
Despite McDonald...
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