In Re v. v. a Person Coming Under the Juvenile Court Law. the People, Plaintiff and Respondent, v. V v. Defendant…

Summary

The California Supreme Court held that intentionally igniting and throwing a large firecracker into dry brush can establish the malice required for arson even when the actors did not specifically intend to cause a fire. Applying that rule, the court found substantial evidence supporting the arson findings against both minors, affirmed the judgment concerning V.V., and reversed and remanded the judgment concerning J.H. for proceedings consistent with the opinion.