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Shirley K., a Minor
When court reviews child's placement after parental rights are terminated, it must assess agency's post-termination placement within context of child's best interests.
Juveniles Sep. 12, 2006
Valerie A., a Minor
Court erred in narrowly defining the term 'sibling' to exclude older half-sister of children involved in dependency matter.
Juveniles Sep. 8, 2006
Anthony C., a Minor
Evidence was insufficient to support extended commitment of sexual offender and retrial is barred by Welfare and Institutions Code Section 1801.5.
Juveniles Sep. 7, 2006
In re Kerry K.
Minor was entitled to be released from detention once juvenile court continued case for more than seven days.
Juveniles Sep. 7, 2006
Ali A., a Minor
Where juvenile ward was allowed to remain in parents' custody, there was no need to set maximum term of confinement.
Juveniles Sep. 6, 2006
Anthony C., a Minor
Evidence was insufficient to support extended commitment of sexual offender and retrial is barred by Welfare and Institutions Code Section 1801.5.
Juveniles Aug. 29, 2006
Sacramento County Dept. of Health and Human Services v. Kelly E.
Unprofessional and virulent brief of 76,235 words violates standards of ethical and proper appellate advocacy.
Juveniles Aug. 28, 2006
Fernando M., a Minor
Termination of parental rights is improper when relative caretaker is unwilling to adopt child and when child has close relationship with siblings.
Juveniles Aug. 28, 2006
Kody P. v. Superior Court (People)
Probation department's program for informal supervision cannot be conditioned on minor's admission of underlying offense.
Juveniles Aug. 23, 2006
Antione D., a Minor
Juvenile delinquency laws are designed to give juvenile court great latitude in fashioning orders to rehabilitate juvenile.
Juveniles Aug. 23, 2006
Rene C., a Minor
Mentally retarded and immature 14-year-old boy with no prior criminal record should be tried as juvenile.
Juveniles Aug. 23, 2006
Derrick B., a Minor
Court did not err in requiring minor to register as sex offender pursuant to Penal Code Section 290.
Juveniles Aug. 16, 2006
In re Versal B.
Where placement order was made in excess of court's jurisdiction, order placing minor in deferred entry of judgment program was properly vacated.
Juveniles Aug. 7, 2006
Anthony C., a Minor
Evidence was insufficient to support extended commitment of sexual offender where testifying doctor did not prepare formal risk assessment evaluation.
Juveniles Aug. 7, 2006
Sylvester C., a Minor
Where all elements of crime of criminal threat were established except element concerning victim's fear, juvenile perpetrator was still guilty of attempt.
Juveniles Aug. 7, 2006
Enrique O., a Minor
Indian Child Welfare Act was not implicated in case where juvenile's actions would have been considered 'crime' if committed by adult.
Juveniles Aug. 7, 2006
T.P., a Minor
Because juveniles are not 'convicted,' they do not come within scope of Health & Safety Code Section 11372.5.
Juveniles Jul. 10, 2006
Jonah R. v. Carmona
Juvenile whose status is adjudicated under Federal Juvenile Delinquency Act must receive credit for presentence custody.
Juveniles Jun. 19, 2006
Jesus O., a Minor
Evidence was insufficient to support court's finding that juvenile committed grand theft person.
Juveniles Jun. 6, 2006
Chuong D., a Minor
Court's improper grant of prosecutor's request for eight-day recess in hearing did not amount to prejudice entitling juvenile to relief.
Juveniles Apr. 7, 2006
Alanna A., a Minor
Juvenile court has authority to terminate reunification services to one parent even though services are extended for other parent.
Juveniles Mar. 29, 2006
P.L., a Minor
De facto parent has no standing to challenge court's discretion with regards to custody or placement of child.
Juveniles Mar. 21, 2006
William R., a Minor
Probation condition prohibiting ward from associating with people of whom his parents disapprove must contain knowledge element.
Juveniles Mar. 7, 2006
Miguel S., a Minor
Juvenile court made prohibited gift of public funds when it ordered county to pay independent counsel assigned to minor.
Juveniles Feb. 21, 2006
David M., a Minor
Burden of proof is on social services agency to show substantial risk of serious harm to minors at time of dependency hearing.
Juveniles Feb. 21, 2006
Salvador M., a Minor
Sibling bond exception would not apply if maternal grandparents adopted minor.
Juveniles Feb. 3, 2006
Leon S., a Minor
Requiring notice of suspension be served on accused by registered or certified mail is element of offense under Penal Code provision.
Juveniles Feb. 3, 2006
David S., a Minor
Weapon prohibition condition was statutorily mandated upon minor for committing battery on school employee.
Juveniles Jan. 30, 2006
People v. Superior Court (Marcelina M.)
Minor's plea in criminal court does not require automatic transfer of any subsequent juvenile petition to criminal court.
Juveniles Jan. 25, 2006
Nancy C., a Minor
Juvenile is not required to provide DNA samples if court declares minor's offense to be misdemeanor.
Juveniles Jan. 24, 2006