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Francisco D., a Minor
Juvenile court may assert jurisdiction over minor based on adoptive mother’s abuse of minor’s sister and substantial risk that minor will suffer same abuse. 		Juveniles Sep. 29, 2014
Michael H., a Minor
Father may not appeal juvenile court’s decision to affirm social worker’s refusal to file dependency petition on behalf of his children at his request. 		Juveniles Sep. 22, 2014
Jaden E., a Minor
When minor is placed with previously noncustodial parent at dispositional hearing, juvenile court need not make reasonable services findings at later hearings. 		Juveniles Sep. 21, 2014
J.P., a Minor
Father's visitation may continue despite juvenile court’s error in failing to hold hearing on child’s request to modify visitation due to father’s inconsistent visits. 		Juveniles Aug. 26, 2014
J.C., a Minor
High school student who threatened hall monitor and cursed loudly during school may not attack ‘willful disturbance’ statute as unconstitutionally overbroad. 		Juveniles Aug. 19, 2014
People v. Windfield
Juvenile offender’s 90-years-to-life sentence for murder he committed when he was 17 constitutes cruel and unusual punishment, warranting resentencing. 		Juveniles Aug. 19, 2014
Jayden M., a Minor
Prospective adoptive parents need not be given notice when child has been removed from them before the termination of parental rights occurs. 		Juveniles Aug. 19, 2014
J.S., a Minor
Father's 1997 Kentucky misdemeanor conviction for sexual abuse constitutes 'violent felony' for purposes of denial of reunification services under California law. 		Juveniles Aug. 19, 2014
Christopher M., a Minor
Father may challenge juvenile court’s jurisdictional finding based on his conduct, even if not challenging finding as to mother, because findings mattered beyond jurisdiction. 		Juveniles Aug. 17, 2014
M.G., a Minor
Minor carrying concealed firearm on his person may not be charged with felony without proof that he did not actually have lawful possession of firearm. 		Juveniles Aug. 15, 2014
U.S. v. JDT
District court’s delinquency findings as to 10-year-old boy, who sexually abused younger boys, are overturned because court failed to consider boy’s suspension request. 		Juveniles Aug. 12, 2014
A.R., a Minor
Mother fails to protect minors from father’s conduct by leaving them with him when she knew of his drug abuse and violence, which supports dependency jurisdiction. 		Juveniles Aug. 12, 2014
J.T., a Minor
Juvenile court's order granting regular visitation to minor’s paternal grandmother does not infringe on mother’s fundamental right to parent. 		Juveniles Aug. 7, 2014
A.E., a Minor
Father may not be required to remain outside family home based on single incident where he disciplined daughter by hitting her with a belt. 		Juveniles Aug. 5, 2014
Rebecca C., a Minor
Mother’s history of drug abuse does not render her incapable of parenting teenage daughter because she was not at risk of physical harm. 		Juveniles Aug. 3, 2014
J.G., a Minor
Pistol found in minor's backpack may not be used as evidence because detention occurred when he was told to sit on curb while four officers were present. 		Juveniles Jul. 27, 2014
J.F., a Minor
Juvenile court may continue to maintain jurisdiction over child, despite recommendation by Dept. of Children and Family Services to terminate jurisdiction. 		Juveniles Jul. 23, 2014
J.F., a Minor
Juvenile court may continue to maintain jurisdiction over child, despite recommendation by Dept. of Children and Family Services to terminate jurisdiction. 		Juveniles Jul. 23, 2014
J.F., a Minor
Juvenile court may continue to maintain jurisdiction over child, despite recommendation by Dept. of Children and Family Services to terminate jurisdiction. 		Juveniles Jul. 23, 2014
People v. Chavez
While resentencing juvenile who received life without possibility of parole, trial court must consider whether his crimes reflect immaturity or irreparable corruption. 		Juveniles Jul. 22, 2014
People v. Saetern
Juvenile offender’s 100-year-to-life sentence is not unlawful in light of new law entitling him to ‘youth offender parole hearing’ after 25 years of incarceration. 		Juveniles Jul. 17, 2014
Anthony S., a Minor
Juvenile offender must pay assault victim's medical expenses, even if hospital determined victim was indigent and that debt could not be collected. 		Juveniles Jul. 16, 2014
People v. Speight
Attorney renders ineffective assistance by failing to raise cruel and unusual punishment at sentencing of defendant who was a juvenile when he committed attempted murder. 		Juveniles Jul. 14, 2014
G.B., a Minor
Court may deny mother’s requests to modify order denying reunification services without holding evidentiary hearing, in light of severe abuse suffered by child. 		Juveniles Jul. 10, 2014
G.P., a Minor
Juvenile court properly terminates parental rights of father without violating due process in light of his lengthy incarceration and lack of concern for his children. 		Juveniles Jul. 10, 2014
A.F., a Minor
Removal of twins from de facto parent is improper where juvenile court failed to consider whether removal and new placement was in their best interests. 		Juveniles Jul. 1, 2014
People v. Garrett
Juvenile offender’s sentence of 74 years and four months for non-homicide robbery-related convictions constitutes cruel and unusual punishment. 		Juveniles Jun. 30, 2014
Fernando C., a Minor
Student charged with fighting on school grounds may not be declared a ward based on offense of ‘fighting in public place’ as a lesser included offense. 		Juveniles Jun. 29, 2014
A.S., a Minor
Minor may not strike probation condition prohibiting contact with specified persons as too vague by claiming he could be unaware of their presence in public. 		Juveniles Jun. 24, 2014
San Joaquin Human Services Agency v. Superior Court (M.E.)
Juvenile court incorrectly gives mother additional reunification services based on delay in obtaining second psychological report, where it failed to make specific findings. 		Juveniles Jun. 22, 2014
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