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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 Nov. 2, 2006
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 Nov. 1, 2006
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 Oct. 25, 2006
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 Oct. 25, 2006
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 Oct. 25, 2006
Arcenio V., a Minor
In juvenile case, evidence is insufficient to support finding that minor possessed live ammunition in violation of Penal Code.
Juveniles Oct. 23, 2006
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 Oct. 23, 2006
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 Oct. 23, 2006
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 Oct. 22, 2006
Daniel C., a Minor
De facto parents of minors failed to demonstrate change of circumstances warranting return of minors to their care.
Juveniles Oct. 22, 2006
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 Oct. 22, 2006
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 Oct. 22, 2006
Carmen M., a Minor
Juvenile court may order drug testing if reasonably related to protecting dependent child's safety and well-being.
Juveniles Oct. 20, 2006
Olivia J., a Minor
Juvenile court may order incarceration of father who willfully disobeyed order to participate in reunification program.
Juveniles Oct. 19, 2006
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 Oct. 18, 2006
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 Oct. 17, 2006
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 Oct. 17, 2006
Janee W., a minor
Where undisputed evidence existed that continued supervision of minors was unnecessary, termination of dependency court jurisdiction was proper.
Juveniles Oct. 16, 2006
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 Oct. 16, 2006
Enrique G., a Minor
Appointing guardian ad litem for mother in dependency proceeding violates due process but is harmless error.
Juveniles Oct. 4, 2006
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 Oct. 4, 2006
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 Sep. 12, 2006
Valerie A., a Minor
Court erred in narrowly defining the term 'sibling' to exclude older half-sister of children involved in dependency matter.
Juveniles Sep. 8, 2006
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 Sep. 7, 2006
In re Kerry K.
Minor was entitled to be released from detention once juvenile court continued case for more than seven days.
Juveniles Sep. 7, 2006
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 Sep. 6, 2006
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 Aug. 29, 2006
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 Aug. 28, 2006
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 Aug. 28, 2006
Kody P. v. Superior Court (People)
Probation department's program for informal supervision cannot be conditioned on minor's admission of underlying offense.
Juveniles Aug. 23, 2006