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A.A., a Minor
Sons may not be removed from father's custody based on his sexual abuse of unrelated girl because they are not at risk of being abused as well.
Juveniles Nov. 21, 2013
(H.) B. v. County of San Bernardino
Whether mother may sue County of San Bernardino for failing to investigate father's alleged abuse of child, which eventually resulted in permanent disability to child.
Juveniles Nov. 15, 2013
Scott H., a Minor
Victim's family members are entitled to restitution for fees spent on mental health services due to teenage perpetrator's conduct.
Juveniles Nov. 14, 2013
Shannon M., a Minor
Juvenile court may not end dependency jurisdiction over girl who was taken out of foster care but abandoned by her mother after her 18th birthday.
Juveniles Nov. 7, 2013
Felicity S., a Minor
Preteen's appellate attorney is admonished for filing brief that urged placement with mother, which directly contrasted with trial attorney's position.
Juveniles Nov. 1, 2013
A.M., a Minor
GPS devices may be used to track minors, who are truant wards on probation, to assist courts in monitoring compliance with curfew.
Juveniles Oct. 31, 2013
In re Alatriste
Juvenile defendants’ lengthy sentences after committing murders are not cruel and unusual because they will be able to ask for parole later.
Juveniles Oct. 30, 2013
Brianna M., a Minor
Non-biological father receives custody of child, who he raised, even though her biological father later came into her life, seeking custody as well.
Juveniles Oct. 25, 2013
Aiden G., a Minor
Father is entitled to custody of children following removal from mother, who believed she had supernatural powers and that President Obama spoke through her.
Juveniles Oct. 23, 2013
Aiden G., a Minor
Father is entitled to custody of children following removal from mother, who believed she had supernatural powers and that President Obama spoke through her.
Juveniles Oct. 17, 2013
Ricardo C., a Minor
Juvenile court fails to honor terms of plea bargain by placing delinquent minor in less restrictive setting than what he negotiated.
Juveniles Oct. 17, 2013
Maggie S. v. Superior Court (Los Angeles County Dept. of Children and Family Services)
Juvenile court may not take imprisoned woman’s baby from her when godmother agreed to take care of child during her incarceration.
Juveniles Oct. 17, 2013
K.C., a Minor
Teenager cannot avoid responsibility of agreeing to pay for shattering driver’s windshield when he threw items out of a moving school bus.
Juveniles Oct. 11, 2013
M.R., a Minor
Juvenile court fails to follow proper procedures before sending ward to juvenile hall for violating court order by continuing to miss school.
Juveniles Oct. 1, 2013
J.D., a Minor
Grandmother loses probate guardianship over children based on juvenile court's order because she abused their older siblings.
Juveniles Sep. 26, 2013
David R., a Minor
Teenager who left burning box in building, which later burned down, does not have to register as arsonist because he was never committed to youth authority.
Juveniles Sep. 12, 2013
Abram L., a Minor
Juvenile court fails to fully consider whether placing children with father would be appropriate after taking them out of their abusive mother’s home.
Juveniles Sep. 6, 2013
C.Q., a Minor
Father defeats portion of restraining order that required him to stay away from his three daughters by proving he never harmed his children.
Juveniles Sep. 5, 2013
Abram L., a Minor
Juvenile court fails to fully consider whether placing children with father would be appropriate after taking them out of their abusive mother’s home.
Juveniles Sep. 5, 2013
A.F., a Minor
Juvenile court must appoint another guardian for foster child who wants to maintain public assistance payments until age of 21 after original guardian died.
Juveniles Aug. 28, 2013
Mary N.B., a Minor
Father may not regain custody of daughter because he had history of domestic violence and disobeying court orders by allowing unauthorized visits with mother.
Juveniles Aug. 23, 2013
Patrick S. III, a Minor
Father is entitled to new hearing on request to have son placed with him where he showed concern for his son and searched for him over several years.
Juveniles Aug. 16, 2013
D.B., a Minor
Juvenile court may take away parents' visitation rights after evidence showed that children, after years, continued to respond negatively to visits from parents.
Juveniles Aug. 13, 2013
Moore v. Biter
Juvenile successfully challenges 254-year sentence for nonhomicide crimes, which effectively denied him parole, due to U.S. Supreme Court decision.
Juveniles Aug. 8, 2013
A.H., a Minor
Following termination of reunification services, parents may not dispute order setting hearing based on court's failure to mail requirements for challenging order.
Juveniles Jul. 29, 2013
In re Jesus G.
Minor detained in juvenile hall pending attainment of competency must be provided with adequate services.
Juveniles Jul. 25, 2013
Nickolas T., a Minor
Child who was removed from custody of aunt is not placed with mother, who requested custody, because mother condoned aunt's physical abuse of child.
Juveniles Jul. 23, 2013
H.K, a Minor
Child who was removed from father's custody may not be placed with step-sibling, who had been convicted of first degree manslaughter under Oregon law.
Juveniles Jul. 22, 2013
Natalie D., a Minor
State is not required to provide private hippotherapy treatment to disabled child because same benefits could be obtained through other treatment at state-funded gym.
Juveniles Jul. 22, 2013
People v. Perez
Juvenile's sentence of 30 years to life following conviction for molesting children is not cruel and unusual where he will be eligible for parole at age 47.
Juveniles Jul. 19, 2013