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Amber K. v. Superior Court (San Bernardino County Dept. of Children's Services)
Mother who knowingly exposes her children to risk of molestation by their father may be deemed 'offending parent' and denied reunification services.
Juveniles Jan. 5, 2007
U.S. v. Juvenile Male
Following revocation of probation, resentencing of juvenile under adult sentencing scheme constitutes plain error.
Juveniles Dec. 15, 2006
Jaime P., a Minor
Juvenile's probationary search condition did not justify otherwise illegal search and seizure where officer was unaware of probationary status or condition.
Juveniles Dec. 14, 2006
Tabitha W., a Minor
Parents' appeals were improperly taken from order made at hearing in which Welfare and Institutions Code Section 366.26 hearing was set.
Juveniles Dec. 8, 2006
Ethan G., a Minor
Sexually abusive father may not return to family home until juvenile court determines child will not be endangered by unmonitored contact.
Juveniles Dec. 6, 2006
Lino B., a Minor
Juvenile's negotiated nine-month period of probation, which exceeded statutory maximum sentence, was proper.
Juveniles Nov. 29, 2006
Henry S., a Minor
Minor does not have due process right to full evidentiary hearing on Welfare and Institutions Code Section 241.1 determination.
Juveniles Nov. 27, 2006
Jorgelina E. v. Superior Court (San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency)
Where causal connection between parent's act or omission and another child's death was lacking, court's finding of death by neglect was improper.
Juveniles Nov. 6, 2006
Luis B., a Minor
Error is committed where court failed to exercise discretion to evaluate whether juvenile will benefit from deferred entry of judgment program.
Juveniles Nov. 2, 2006
Hunter S., a Minor
If juvenile court orders visitation, it cannot give child discretion to refuse visitation, and must ensure some minimal level of visitation occurs.
Juveniles Nov. 2, 2006
Derrick B., a Minor
Where juvenile's offenses were not among those listed in applicable statute, he could not be ordered to register as sex offender.
Juveniles Nov. 1, 2006
Gladys L., a Minor
Juvenile court may not terminate presumed father's parental rights where it failed to find unfitness by clear and convincing evidence.
Juveniles Oct. 25, 2006
V.B., a Minor
Where placement order was made in excess of court's jurisdiction, order placing minor in deferred entry of judgment program was properly vacated.
Juveniles Oct. 25, 2006
Jeffrey M., a Minor
Parent is jointly and severally liable for restitution owed by adult child, if child was 'minor' at time of his offense.
Juveniles Oct. 25, 2006
Arcenio V., a Minor
In juvenile case, evidence is insufficient to support finding that minor possessed live ammunition in violation of Penal Code.
Juveniles Oct. 23, 2006
Geneva C., a Minor
Juvenile court has discretion in calculating length of maximum term of commitment to CYA only, not for commitment to community placement camp.
Juveniles Oct. 23, 2006
Frank S., a Minor
Juvenile's criminal history and gang affiliations could not solely support finding that crime of carrying concealed dagger was gang-related.
Juveniles Oct. 23, 2006
Madison W., a Minor
Notice of appeal from order terminating parental rights encompasses denial of parent's petition if denial was issued prior to filing of notice.
Juveniles Oct. 22, 2006
Daniel C., a Minor
De facto parents of minors failed to demonstrate change of circumstances warranting return of minors to their care.
Juveniles Oct. 22, 2006
Martin L., a Minor
Leather wallet adorned with metal spikes that protrude when it is held in closed fist, satisfies statutory definition of metal knuckles.
Juveniles Oct. 22, 2006
Frank S., a Minor
Violation of 'knock-and-announce' rule is unrelated to seizure of evidence, thus it does not justify application of exclusionary rule to evidence seized.
Juveniles Oct. 22, 2006
Carmen M., a Minor
Juvenile court may order drug testing if reasonably related to protecting dependent child's safety and well-being.
Juveniles Oct. 20, 2006
Olivia J., a Minor
Juvenile court may order incarceration of father who willfully disobeyed order to participate in reunification program.
Juveniles Oct. 19, 2006
B.A., a Minor
Juvenile court judge's orders denying father's application for rehearing within 20 days of filing satisfied statutory timeliness requirements.
Juveniles Oct. 18, 2006
Vanessa M., a Minor
Although father failed to appear for several court dates in multi-jurisdictional hearing, barring his testimony violated his due process rights.
Juveniles Oct. 17, 2006
U.S. v. Jose D.L.
Where record does not show violation of Juvenile Delinquency Act was harmless error, remand to district court is appropriate.
Juveniles Oct. 17, 2006
Janee W., a minor
Where undisputed evidence existed that continued supervision of minors was unnecessary, termination of dependency court jurisdiction was proper.
Juveniles Oct. 16, 2006
Joseph P., a Minor
Father's untimely, unsubstantiated claim of Indian heritage did not compel juvenile court to suspend proceedings and issue new notice to tribe.
Juveniles Oct. 16, 2006
Enrique G., a Minor
Appointing guardian ad litem for mother in dependency proceeding violates due process but is harmless error.
Juveniles Oct. 4, 2006
David B. v. Superior Court (Orange County Social Services Agency)
Parent of dependent child has due process right to contested review hearing, unfettered by juvenile court's demand for offer of proof.
Juveniles Oct. 4, 2006