In 2011 in Lancaster, California, Luis M., a juvenile, was arrested for committing vandalism. The alleged damage was over $400, a violation of Penal Code § 594 (a) (“Felony Vandalism”). The petition filed in court alleged that Luis M. placed graffiti on walls, signs, electrical boxes and metal boxes belonging to Clear Skies Mobile Home Park in Lancaster.

Luis M. later entered into a plea bargain wherein he was placed on deferred entry of judgment (DEJ) probation for twelve to thirty-six months under Welfare and Institutions Code § 790. As part of the plea bargain, Luis M. was also ordered to pay restitution for the damage he caused.