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Patrick F., a Minor
Juvenile's probation condition requiring submission of 'any electronics and passwords' is overbroad and requires modification stating what specifically is subject to search.
Juveniles Nov. 16, 2015
In re Albert C.
Where trial court considers (and rejects) developmental immaturity as potential basis for juvenile's incompetence, there is no misapplication of an adult competence standard.
Juveniles Nov. 12, 2015
In re Sadie S.
Father's challenges to Indian tribal customary adoption order lack merit; juvenile court properly afforded order full faith and credit.
Juveniles Nov. 6, 2015
Adoption of T.K., a Minor
Unwed father who made no effort to financially support and even cyber-stalked mother during pregnancy is not entitled to 'Kelsey S.' father status.
Juveniles Nov. 5, 2015
In re Bianca S.
Juvenile dependent teens' acts of vandalism do not amount to 'urgent necessity' for continued detention at Juvenile Hall.
Juveniles Nov. 4, 2015
Ricardo P., a Minor
Probation condition requiring juvenile to submit to 'electronics search' is reasonable, but is unconstitutionally overbroad because it was not narrowly tailored to his particular circumstances.
Juveniles Oct. 26, 2015
Andrae A., a Minor
Juvenile court not mandated to continue jurisdiction over youth after he turned 18 because he failed to meet eligibility for further foster care services.
Juveniles Oct. 19, 2015
In re F.A.
Grant of Section 388 petition in second foster parents' favor is not abuse of discretion even though child was erroneously removed from first foster parents.
Juveniles Oct. 12, 2015
Adoption of T.K., a Minor
Unwed father who made no effort to financially support and even cyber-stalked mother during pregnancy is not entitled to 'Kelsey S.' father status.
Juveniles Oct. 9, 2015
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