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In re M.F.
Minor's probation condition unconstitutionally overbroad when it forbids his use of all electronic devices.
Juveniles Jan. 12, 2017
Ray M., a Minor
Failure to provide notice to all parties involved in minor's dependency case warrants reversal of juvenile court order adjudging minor a ward.
Juveniles Dec. 18, 2016
In re E.G.
Sentence reduction available to juveniles on probation convicted of felony wobblers despite fact that enabling statute uses language inconsistent with juvenile law.
Juveniles Dec. 15, 2016
In re D.R.
Court errs in not ordering adoption as juvenile's permanent plan, resulting in reversal of order of legal guardianship.
Juveniles Dec. 14, 2016
I.S., a Minor
Transferee juvenile court has power to rule on ward's Prop. 47 recall petition over disposition made by transferor court under Welfare and Institutions Code Section 750.
Juveniles Dec. 11, 2016
J.S., a Minor
Troubled teen properly designated a dual status youth, as dependent and ward, where she could clearly benefit from dual jurisdiction services.
Juveniles Dec. 5, 2016
In re Carlos H.
In issuing restraining order against minor, juvenile court properly includes 'other orders' as set forth on Form No. JV-255.
Juveniles Nov. 21, 2016
N.M. v. Superior Court (Contra Costa County Children and Family Services Bureau)
Mother's arguments to set aside order scheduling section 366.26 hearing unavailing, resulting in denial of petition.
Juveniles Nov. 20, 2016
In re Calvin S.
Juvenile entitled to new disposition hearing where court abuses discretion in committing him to Department of Corrections and Rehabilitations facility.
Juveniles Nov. 15, 2016
In re Anthony Q.
Juvenile court's error in citing incorrect statutory provision to order child removed from father's physical custody is harmless given broad grant of authority under other provisions.
Juveniles Nov. 9, 2016
In re M.Z.
Mother's boyfriend unsuccessful in challenging denial of his request to be declared third parent to mother's children due to lack of existing parent-child relationship.
Juveniles Nov. 3, 2016
People v. Scott
Guaranteed youth parole hearing renders juvenile offender's de facto life sentence constitutional, but remand nevertheless warranted in light of 'People v. Franklin.'
Juveniles Nov. 2, 2016
In re D.H.
Remand required to clarify vague no-pornography probation condition imposed following juvenile's admission of indecent exposure.
Juveniles Oct. 27, 2016
People v. Lopez
Trial court has jurisdiction to recall sentences of juvenile nonhomicide offenders after their LWOP sentences had been modified pursuant to 'Graham v. Florida.'
Juveniles Oct. 26, 2016
In re Alexander P.
Family court divested of jurisdiction regarding parentage once dependency petition filed, and therefore juvenile court erroneous in concluding it is bound by family court's findings on such issue.
Juveniles Oct. 24, 2016
W.C., a Minor
Eighteen-year-old's request to reenter dependency jurisdiction and foster care properly denied because he was never adjudged a dependent of the juvenile court.
Juveniles Oct. 17, 2016
People v. Scott
Guaranteed youth parole hearing renders juvenile offender's de facto life sentence constitutional, but remand nevertheless warranted in light of 'People v. Franklin.'
Juveniles Oct. 13, 2016
In re Julien H.
Reliance on inapplicable provision does not require reversal of order restricting father's rights to son where father fails to demonstrate prejudice.
Juveniles Oct. 5, 2016
In re Logan B.
Mother unsuccessful in overturning order terminating her parental rights, where court rejects her interpretation of the parental relationship exception.
Juveniles Oct. 3, 2016
In re Jonathan R.
Assault with deadly weapon lesser included offense of assault with intent to produce great bodily injury as both separate subdivisions of Penal Code Section 245.
Juveniles Oct. 2, 2016
Gabriel T., a Minor
Condition allowing for 30-day remedial incarceration during aftercare component of juvenile's probation violates statutory protections afforded under Welfare and Institutions Code.
Juveniles Oct. 2, 2016
In re J.G.
Juvenile court's erroneous finding of 'unsatisfactory' completion of probation was based on mistaken belief regarding unpaid restitution.
Juveniles Sep. 21, 2016
In re Korbin Z.
Court's improper delegation of authority to minor to decide whether visits with father would occur results in reversal and remand.
Juveniles Sep. 20, 2016
In re A.F.
Substantial evidence supports orders declaring minor dependent of court and removing him from parental custody based on parents' mental illness and substance abuse.
Juveniles Sep. 14, 2016
In re C.B.
Penal Code Section 299 prohibits judge from relieving minor defendant of DNA submission mandate after change of offense categorization from felony to misdemeanor.
Juveniles Aug. 31, 2016
In re C.H.
Redesignation of a felony as a misdemeanor under Prop. 47 does not require expungement of an offenders's DNA and profile from the state database.
Juveniles Aug. 31, 2016
In re H.W.
Minor unsuccessful in challenging finding that he possessed burglary tools, where pliers qualify as 'other instrument or tool' within the meaning of Penal Code section 466.
Juveniles Aug. 25, 2016
In re Andrew S.
Jurisdiction finding based on alleged failure to provide for children and disposition order removing children reversed as to incarcerated father.
Juveniles Aug. 17, 2016
Ana C., a Minor
Lack of express scienter requirement on probation conditions imposed on joyriding minor does not automatically render certain conditions void for vagueness.
Juveniles Aug. 12, 2016
Elijah C., a Minor
Purported waiver of statute limitations made by uncounseled minor is invalid though made prior to filing of petition against him.
Juveniles Jul. 29, 2016