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State v. A.M.R.
State may appeal restitution orders imposed against juvenile offenders.
Juveniles Aug. 21, 2002
Grant v. People
Juvenile's statement was properly admitted into evidence although juvenile himself didn't sign waiver form.
Juveniles Aug. 13, 2002
In re Antonio F.
Juvenile who escaped from probation officers' custody while on field trip is not guilty of escape under Welfare and Institutions Code Section 871.
Juveniles Aug. 8, 2002
Justin K., a Minor
Driver was lawfully stopped by police officer because brake light in his rear window was not working.
Juveniles Aug. 7, 2002
In re Josiah S.
Court erred in denying parent's request to contest issue of child's continued care where parental rights have not been terminated.
Juveniles Aug. 6, 2002
Randalynne G., a Minor
Juvenile court abused its discretion in delegating issue of visitation to guardian.
Juveniles Aug. 6, 2002
Brandon H., a Minor
San Francisco County Juvenile Court must consider motion to withdraw plea in case that was transferred from another county.
Juveniles Aug. 6, 2002
Marcus W. v. Superior Court (People)
Juvenile whose case was transferred to adult court must have opportunity to prove confession used for transfer was involuntary.
Juveniles Jul. 18, 2002
Bravo v. Superior Court (People)
Law that grants prosecutor discretion to file case against juveniles in adult court is constitutional.
Juveniles Jul. 16, 2002
Tanyann W., a Minor
Term 'sibling' does not include foster sisters or brothers in statute that permits denial of reunification services in case of abuse by guardian.
Juveniles Jul. 9, 2002
Widoff v. Wiens
Guardians ad litem are absolutely immune from claims alleging they failed to adequately perform their duties.
Juveniles Jun. 6, 2002
State v. Ware
Sufficient evidence supported juvenile's adjudication for obstructing officer and resisting arrest.
Juveniles Jun. 3, 2002
State v. J.P.
Restitution for juvenile counseling is not limited to sex offenses.
Juveniles May 7, 2002
In re Robert H.
Court acted within discretion in placing minor who committed assault with firearm in camp-community program.
Juveniles Apr. 29, 2002
People v. Victor F.
Upon finding that deportable juvenile is guilty of criminal offense, court order for INS deportation screening is proper.
Juveniles Mar. 21, 2002
Haas v. Colosi (State of Arizona)
Juvenile court has authority to appoint counsel for indigent juvenile charged with only incorrigibility offense.
Juveniles Mar. 1, 2002
In re Karen R., a Minor
Male sibling of female victim of forcible incestuous rape also faced substantial risk of sexual abuse and was properly declared dependent.
Juveniles Feb. 20, 2002
Ignacio R. v. Superior Court (People)
Double jeopardy ban does not prohibit use of same current criminal conduct to both revoke probation and prosecute current offense.
Juveniles Feb. 13, 2002
Kristine W., a Minor
Psychotherapist-patient privilege does not prevent general disclosures by juvenile's therapist to health service agency and court.
Juveniles Feb. 13, 2002
In re Kiana A.
Man who took child into home is presumed to be father over another man making same claim.
Juveniles Jan. 9, 2002
Interest of J.F. v. Hamilton
Testimony of juvenile counselors is not privileged for dependency hearings.
Juveniles Jan. 8, 2002
In re Emmanuel H., a Minor
Juvenile court properly denied mother reunification services because she failed to attempt to reunify with two other children.
Juveniles Jan. 7, 2002
Janet T., a Minor
Allegations against mother in dependency petition did not support juvenile court jurisdiction.
Juveniles Dec. 10, 2001
People v. Ryan N.
Defendant cannot be convicted of aiding and abetting suicide of victim who does not die.
Juveniles Nov. 28, 2001
F.S.J., a Minor
Prosecutor's certification of juvenile case for federal court was not subject to judicial review.
Juveniles Nov. 13, 2001
In re Christopher K.
Mandatory presumption that defendant removed identification markings on firearm was constitutionally invalid where case could not be proved beyond reasonable doubt.
Juveniles Nov. 12, 2001
Cesar V. v. Superior Court (Orange County Social Services Agency)
Relative placement preference for dependent minors is not limited to reunification efforts, and social worker failed to adequately assess mother's suitability.
Juveniles Nov. 12, 2001
Randy G., a Minor
Campus security officer has reasonable suspicion to detain student who is violating school rule and behaving nervously.
Juveniles Oct. 24, 2001
In re Randy G.
School officials had authority to detain student without reasonable suspicion so long as questioning was not arbitrary, capricious, or harassing.
Juveniles Oct. 24, 2001
In re Kevin A.
Juvenile cannot be ordered to pay restitution after delinquency adjudication becomes final.
Juveniles Oct. 15, 2001