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U.S. v. Juvenile Female
Border patrol agent's detainment of possible drug trafficker falls within performance of official duties warranting assault charge against suspect.
Juveniles May 27, 2009
T.C., a Minor
Restitution order deemed proper for victim of juvenile defendant despite dismissal of charge and lack of 'Harvey' waiver.
Juveniles May 18, 2009
D.M. v. Superior Court (Orange County Social Services Agency)
Juvenile court did not err by not compelling probation officer to file wardship petition after juvenile was arrested for animal cruelty.
Juveniles May 11, 2009
Sacramento County Department of Health and Human Services v. M.M.
Abuse of discretion found where juvenile court modified order for bonding study based on inadequate 'changed circumstances.'
Juveniles May 4, 2009
T.C., a Minor
Restitution order deemed proper for victim of juvenile defendant despite dismissal of charge and lack of 'Harvey' waiver.
Juveniles May 3, 2009
K.F., a Minor
Statement of medical benefits provided by HMO is sufficient evidence to affirm restitution award by court.
Juveniles Apr. 30, 2009
Ashlie M., a Minor
Restitution order is proper where minor unlicensed driver was 'substantial factor' in death of pedestrian.
Juveniles Apr. 30, 2009
L.B., a Minor
Parent may not appeal order calendaring hearing as 12-month review where actual date of hearing would occur in six months.
Juveniles Apr. 29, 2009
Edward S., a Minor
Cursory investigation of potentially exculpatory evidence amounts to inadequate assistance of counsel for minor.
Juveniles Apr. 28, 2009
Jeremiah G., a Minor
No duty to provide notice under Indian Child Welfare Act absent sufficient evidence that child had Native American ancestry.
Juveniles Apr. 16, 2009
C.C., a Minor
Mother's visitation improperly suspended where no evidence indicated that she posed threat to safety of her child.
Juveniles Apr. 14, 2009
Holly B., a Minor
Father lacked standing to challenge order rescinding psychological evaluation of daughter.
Juveniles Apr. 9, 2009
R.W., a Minor
Order limiting mother's right to make educational decisions for child is proper where child urgently needed emotional, behavioral and educational services.
Juveniles Apr. 9, 2009
R.S., a Minor
Release of Child Services Abuse Team's taped interview of victim from juvenile file with protective order not abuse of discretion.
Juveniles Apr. 9, 2009
A.N., a Minor
Defendants' motion to quash Doe amendments served weeks before trial is granted due to unreasonable delay and prejudice.
Juveniles Apr. 7, 2009
R.S. v. Superior Court (M.L.)
Juvenile court did not abuse discretion where videotape of minor victim interview is released subject to strict protective order.
Juveniles Apr. 2, 2009
D.F., a Minor
Father is denied reunification services under Welfare and Institutions Code Section 361.5(b)(3) where sibling suffered original abuse.
Juveniles Mar. 25, 2009
In re B.S., Jr.
Juvenile protective order does not conflict with criminal protective order issued against abusive father.
Juveniles Mar. 19, 2009
B. del C.S.B., a Minor
Courts errs in finding that child is not 'settled' due to unlawful immigration status for purposes of Hague Convention.
Juveniles Mar. 19, 2009
T.B., a Minor
'Multi-tool' with several features falls within list of prohibited items under Welfare and Institutions Code Section 626.10(a).
Juveniles Mar. 18, 2009
In re B.S., Jr.
Juvenile protective order does not conflict with criminal protective order issued against abusive father.
Juveniles Mar. 18, 2009
In re E.S.
Cursory investigation of potentially exculpatory evidence amounts to inadequate assistance of counsel for minor.
Juveniles Mar. 12, 2009
A.N., a Minor
Defendants' motion to quash Doe amendments served weeks before trial is granted due to unreasonable delay and prejudice.
Juveniles Mar. 9, 2009
Alexis E., a Minor
Father's previous non-prescribed use of marijuana demonstrated history of substance abuse despite his current legal marijuana use.
Juveniles Feb. 25, 2009
R.V., a Minor
Condition on juvenile's probation requiring him to wear global positioning system device is proper.
Juveniles Feb. 20, 2009
R.L., a Minor
Amendment of juvenile petition to allege additional charges does not violate prohibition against multiple prosecutions.
Juveniles Feb. 9, 2009
J.P., a Minor
Registration as a sex offender is not required where juvenile is convicted of non-forcible oral copulation of minor.
Juveniles Feb. 9, 2009
J.M., a Minor
Minor is entitled to additional conduct credits for days he was detained in juvenile hall prior to commitment in group home.
Juveniles Feb. 6, 2009
Jose C., a Minor
State courts have jurisdiction to declare juveniles as wards of court based on violations of federal law.
Juveniles Jan. 22, 2009
Walter P., a Minor
Probation conditions are valid even though juvenile is subjected to restrictions beyond $100 statutory fine.
Juveniles Jan. 15, 2009