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In re Malik J.
Electronic search clauses in juvenile probation orders are unconstitutionally overbroad where they impinge on constitutional rights of the offender and third parties.
Juveniles Oct. 1, 2015
In re Liam L.
Noncustodial parent's failure to file Section 388 petition is harmless and evidence supports finding that placement with him would not be detrimental to minors.
Juveniles Oct. 1, 2015
In re R.G.
Juvenile court errs in denying nonminor dependent extended foster care support payments based on misunderstanding of relevant statute.
Juveniles Oct. 1, 2015
In re Erica R.
Condition of probation is valid unless it: [1] does not have a relationship to crime, [2] relates to conduct which is not criminal, and [3] requires or forbids conduct not reasonably related to future criminality
Juveniles Sep. 30, 2015
In re M.M.
Juvenile court properly assumes permanent jurisdiction under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act after minor's home state of Japan refuses to discuss case.
Juveniles Sep. 28, 2015
D.P., a Minor
Alleged father has no right to insist on DNA test to establish paternity where evidence conclusively established he was not child's biological father.
Juveniles Sep. 24, 2015
In re Albert W.
California Welfare and Institutions Code Section 733's reference to 'any petition' does not encompass sister-state delinquency petitions.
Juveniles Sep. 14, 2015
K.B., a Minor
Juvenile court properly places child with nonoffending, noncustodial biological father amid mother's claims of emotional detriment.
Juveniles Aug. 26, 2015
In re Kevin F.
Scienter requirement must be added to probation condition forbidding person from possessing anything he could use as a weapon; condition must require (for a violation to occur) that person intended to use such an object
Juveniles Aug. 12, 2015
Christian H., a Minor
Juvenile court's dispositional order ordering juvenile's return to Honduras is overturned because court abused its discretion in finding that his return was not in his best interest.
Juveniles Jul. 22, 2015
K.B., a Minor
Juvenile court properly admits into evidence incriminating Instagram photos of juvenile posing with firearms based on foundation laid out by investigating officers.
Juveniles Jul. 21, 2015
Elias V., a minor
Minor's purported confession is inadmissible because it was product of coercive interrogation warranting reversal of wardship ruling.
Juveniles Jun. 24, 2015
D.P., a Minor
Mother's unwillingness and inability to protect infant from abusive father places child at substantial risk of suffering serious emotional damage.
Juveniles Jun. 17, 2015
D.T., a Minor
Evidence supported wardship over minor for assault with deadly weapon where he repeatedly poked sharp, pointy knife on back of terrified girl.
Juveniles Jun. 10, 2015
In re Joseph H.
It is error to commence <EM>Gladys R.</EM> questionnaire on minor without <EM>Miranda</EM> warnings but error is harmless when minor made repeated spontaneous admissions.
Juveniles Jun. 9, 2015
Elias V., a Minor
Minor's purported confession is inadmissible because it was product of coercive interrogation warranting reversal of wardship ruling.
Juveniles Jun. 9, 2015
In re Alejandro B.
Application of People v. Vargas to strike juvenile's commitment offenses where there were no prior convictions is premature.
Juveniles Jun. 4, 2015
In re R.V.
Court errs in not applying correct deferential substantial evidence standard of review to juvenile court's determination of competency.
Juveniles May 18, 2015
In re Alejandro B.
Application of <EM>People v. Vargas</EM> to strike juvenile's commitment offenses where there were no prior convictions is premature.
Juveniles May 7, 2015
In re J.W.
When determining whether to seal juvenile records court should consider the seriousness of crimes petitioner committed as a juvenile and not only whether he is rehabilitated.
Juveniles May 6, 2015
D.W., a Minor
Eye discomfort peace officer experienced is insufficient to establish requisite 'injury' element of felony battery with injury under Penal Code Section 243(c).
Juveniles Apr. 29, 2015
In re Keith C.
Juvenile court may reinstate juvenile ward’s restitutionary obligation even though his wardship had terminated.
Juveniles Apr. 26, 2015
In re Willover
USSC's juvenile sentencing ruling in Miller constitutes a new substantive rule of constitutional law and, thus, applies retroactively to criminal cases on collateral review.
Juveniles Apr. 26, 2015
In re Willover
USSC’s juvenile sentencing ruling in <EM>Miller</EM> constitutes a new substantive rule of constitutional law and, thus, applies retroactively to criminal cases on collateral review.
Juveniles Apr. 19, 2015
People v. Scott
California’s youth offender parole hearing under Penal Code Section 3051 renders juvenile homicide offender’s de facto life sentence constitutional.
Juveniles Mar. 23, 2015
Ruelas v. Superior Court (People)
Sex registry requirement for juveniles adjudicated of misdemeanor sex crime and committed to Division of Juvenile Justice does not violate equal protection.
Juveniles Mar. 22, 2015
M.M., a Minor
Juvenile court may not remove child from de facto parent without providing her with notice and opportunity to object.
Juveniles Mar. 15, 2015
In re Jesus M.
Father’s emotional abuse and violation of restraining order did not demonstrate a risk of physical harm to children to assert jurisdiction under Section 300(b) of the California Welfare and Institutions Code.
Juveniles Mar. 15, 2015
In re Jonathan B.
Juvenile court erroneously sustains jurisdictional finding as to mother who immediately obtained protective order against father following violent outburst.
Juveniles Mar. 15, 2015
In re G.Y.
Court has no power to seal juvenile’s records under Welfare and Institutions Code Section 781 for Section 707 enumerated offense.
Juveniles Mar. 8, 2015