Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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B188248
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Hunter S., a Minor
If juvenile court orders visitation, it cannot give child discretion to refuse visitation, and must ensure some minimal level of visitation occurs. |
Juveniles |
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Nov. 2, 2006 | |
S124205
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Derrick B., a Minor
Where juvenile's offenses were not among those listed in applicable statute, he could not be ordered to register as sex offender. |
Juveniles |
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Nov. 1, 2006 | |
B186442
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Gladys L., a Minor
Juvenile court may not terminate presumed father's parental rights where it failed to find unfitness by clear and convincing evidence. |
Juveniles |
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Oct. 25, 2006 | |
B183851
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V.B., a Minor
Where placement order was made in excess of court's jurisdiction, order placing minor in deferred entry of judgment program was properly vacated. |
Juveniles |
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Oct. 25, 2006 | |
F048648
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Jeffrey M., a Minor
Parent is jointly and severally liable for restitution owed by adult child, if child was 'minor' at time of his offense. |
Juveniles |
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Oct. 25, 2006 | |
B186990
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Arcenio V., a Minor
In juvenile case, evidence is insufficient to support finding that minor possessed live ammunition in violation of Penal Code. |
Juveniles |
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Oct. 23, 2006 | |
B187281
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Geneva C., a Minor
Juvenile court has discretion in calculating length of maximum term of commitment to CYA only, not for commitment to community placement camp. |
Juveniles |
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Oct. 23, 2006 | |
F049045
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Frank S., a Minor
Juvenile's criminal history and gang affiliations could not solely support finding that crime of carrying concealed dagger was gang-related. |
Juveniles |
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Oct. 23, 2006 | |
F049851
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Madison W., a Minor
Notice of appeal from order terminating parental rights encompasses denial of parent's petition if denial was issued prior to filing of notice. |
Juveniles |
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Oct. 22, 2006 | |
D047409
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Daniel C., a Minor
De facto parents of minors failed to demonstrate change of circumstances warranting return of minors to their care. |
Juveniles |
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Oct. 22, 2006 | |
B186132
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Martin L., a Minor
Leather wallet adorned with metal spikes that protrude when it is held in closed fist, satisfies statutory definition of metal knuckles. |
Juveniles |
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Oct. 22, 2006 | |
A110995
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Frank S., a Minor
Violation of 'knock-and-announce' rule is unrelated to seizure of evidence, thus it does not justify application of exclusionary rule to evidence seized. |
Juveniles |
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Oct. 22, 2006 | |
B189792
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Carmen M., a Minor
Juvenile court may order drug testing if reasonably related to protecting dependent child's safety and well-being. |
Juveniles |
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Oct. 20, 2006 | |
D044209
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Olivia J., a Minor
Juvenile court may order incarceration of father who willfully disobeyed order to participate in reunification program. |
Juveniles |
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Oct. 19, 2006 | |
B187208
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B.A., a Minor
Juvenile court judge's orders denying father's application for rehearing within 20 days of filing satisfied statutory timeliness requirements. |
Juveniles |
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Oct. 18, 2006 | |
A109479
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Vanessa M., a Minor
Although father failed to appear for several court dates in multi-jurisdictional hearing, barring his testimony violated his due process rights. |
Juveniles |
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Oct. 17, 2006 | |
05-50597
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U.S. v. Jose D.L.
Where record does not show violation of Juvenile Delinquency Act was harmless error, remand to district court is appropriate. |
Juveniles |
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Oct. 17, 2006 | |
B182530
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Janee W., a minor
Where undisputed evidence existed that continued supervision of minors was unnecessary, termination of dependency court jurisdiction was proper. |
Juveniles |
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Oct. 16, 2006 | |
F049193
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Joseph P., a Minor
Father's untimely, unsubstantiated claim of Indian heritage did not compel juvenile court to suspend proceedings and issue new notice to tribe. |
Juveniles |
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Oct. 16, 2006 | |
D047692
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Enrique G., a Minor
Appointing guardian ad litem for mother in dependency proceeding violates due process but is harmless error. |
Juveniles |
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Oct. 4, 2006 | |
G036456
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David B. v. Superior Court (Orange County Social Services Agency)
Parent of dependent child has due process right to contested review hearing, unfettered by juvenile court's demand for offer of proof. |
Juveniles |
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Oct. 4, 2006 | |
D047554
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Shirley K., a Minor
When court reviews child's placement after parental rights are terminated, it must assess agency's post-termination placement within context of child's best interests. |
Juveniles |
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Sep. 12, 2006 | |
D047748
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Valerie A., a Minor
Court erred in narrowly defining the term 'sibling' to exclude older half-sister of children involved in dependency matter. |
Juveniles |
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Sep. 8, 2006 | |
C048529
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Anthony C., a Minor
Evidence was insufficient to support extended commitment of sexual offender and retrial is barred by Welfare and Institutions Code Section 1801.5. |
Juveniles |
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Sep. 7, 2006 | |
C050968
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In re Kerry K.
Minor was entitled to be released from detention once juvenile court continued case for more than seven days. |
Juveniles |
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Sep. 7, 2006 | |
C049808
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Ali A., a Minor
Where juvenile ward was allowed to remain in parents' custody, there was no need to set maximum term of confinement. |
Juveniles |
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Sep. 6, 2006 | |
C048529
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Anthony C., a Minor
Evidence was insufficient to support extended commitment of sexual offender and retrial is barred by Welfare and Institutions Code Section 1801.5. |
Juveniles |
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Aug. 29, 2006 | |
C046784
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Sacramento County Dept. of Health and Human Services v. Kelly E.
Unprofessional and virulent brief of 76,235 words violates standards of ethical and proper appellate advocacy. |
Juveniles |
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Aug. 28, 2006 | |
B184836
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Fernando M., a Minor
Termination of parental rights is improper when relative caretaker is unwilling to adopt child and when child has close relationship with siblings. |
Juveniles |
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Aug. 28, 2006 | |
C050918
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Kody P. v. Superior Court (People)
Probation department's program for informal supervision cannot be conditioned on minor's admission of underlying offense. |
Juveniles |
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Aug. 23, 2006 |