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Ulysses D., a Minor
Photographs depicting minors and their parents in nude non-sexual positions constitute sexual abuse.
Juveniles Nov. 19, 2004
Ryan R., a Minor
Court fulfilled its constitutional duty to inform parent of her appellate rights in child custody case.
Juveniles Nov. 9, 2004
In re Adrian R. (People v. Adrian R.)
Gang-registration statutes should be narrowly construed in order to preserve privilege against self-incrimination.
Juveniles Oct. 22, 2004
In re Edy D.
Court that considers juvenile's election to adjudicate petty theft charge when determining his disposition violates due process.
Juveniles Oct. 7, 2004
In re Michael R.
Box cutter does not constitute a razor with an unguarded blade.
Juveniles Oct. 7, 2004
Ulysses D., a Minor
Photographs depicting minors and their parents in nude non-sexual positions constitute sexual abuse.
Juveniles Oct. 5, 2004
Sophanthavong v. Palmateer
Juvenile alleging that his attorney misadvised him failed to establish ineffective assistance of counsel.
Juveniles Oct. 5, 2004
In re Byron B., a Minor
Juvenile court can forbid delinquent's contact with any person disapproved by parent or probation officer.
Juveniles Sep. 26, 2004
Kasaundra D., a Minor
Juvenile court reviewing petition under same case number as two earlier petitions cannot ignore existing order from another department terminating jurisdiction.
Juveniles Sep. 24, 2004
In re Brian N.
Juvenile who started fire by playing with fireworks was properly ordered to pay restitution to fire department.
Juveniles Aug. 24, 2004
Luis C., a Minor
Trial court was required to instruct jury that ward had right not to testify and no inference could be drawn from not testifying.
Juveniles Aug. 4, 2004
People v. Garcia
Juvenile charged under Proposition 21 may be sentenced as adult without consideration of social study.
Juveniles Jul. 30, 2004
Karen A., a Minor
Juvenile court was not required to identify and specify amount of loss in restitution order.
Juveniles Jul. 28, 2004
Colleen S., a Minor
Court's suspension of juvenile's driver's license for vehicular manslaughter is limited to 12 months.
Juveniles Jul. 26, 2004
In re Veronique P.
Serious crimes in Section 707(b) serves as reference list to designate type of offense committed and applies to minors younger than 16.
Juveniles Jul. 25, 2004
In re Anthony J.
Insufficient evidence supported finding that juvenile received stolen car.
Juveniles Jul. 22, 2004
George T., a Minor
Juvenile who gave classmates 'dark poetry' is liable for making criminal threat.
Juveniles Jul. 21, 2004
Emilio C., a Minor
Juvenile who sexually abused niece on several occasions is subject to longer commitment in youth authority.
Juveniles Jul. 19, 2004
U.S. v. Doe
Statutory period to bring juvenile to trial under federal law begins to run at commencement of federal detention for delinquency charge.
Juveniles Jun. 29, 2004
Sophanthavong v. Palmateer
Juvenile alleging that his attorney misadvised him failed to establish ineffective assistance of counsel.
Juveniles Jun. 28, 2004
Ronny P., a Minor
Juvenile court did not exceed its authority when it ordered minimum period of confinement as part of camp placement order.
Juveniles Jun. 9, 2004
Ashley M., a Minor
Juvenile court exceeded its authority by ordering assignment of specifically-named social worker to depedency case.
Juveniles Mar. 10, 2004
Juan G., a Minor
Court abused its discretion in requiring juvenile to maintain 'B' average as condition of probation.
Juveniles Feb. 11, 2004
Robert B., a minor
Juvenile's possession of ceramic spark plugs qualifies as statutorily prohibited implement used in burglarizing vehicles.
Juveniles Dec. 11, 2003
Rodriguez v. Superior Court (Crystal B.)
Period to file action against foster parent is coextensive with filing claim with Foster Family Home and Small Family Home Insurance Fund.
Juveniles Dec. 5, 2003
People v. Lee
Defendant's contention that prior juvenile adjudication cannot be used as 'strike' because he did not have jury trial in juvenile proceeding is rejected.
Juveniles Nov. 26, 2003
James B., a Minor
Juvenile who entered locked vehicle through open window without permission is liable for burglary.
Juveniles Nov. 25, 2003
San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency v. Jeffrey L. (In re Luke M.)
Court did not violate parent's fundamental due process when considering best interests of siblings.
Juveniles Nov. 25, 2003
In re Eldridge T.
Propositon 21 prohibits court from placing juvenile in California Youth Authority where no residental placement is available.
Juveniles Nov. 14, 2003
Angela M., a Minor
Prior to committing juvenile to California Youth Authority, court was required to consider whether juvenile had special educational needs.
Juveniles Oct. 31, 2003