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Jaime M., a Minor
Juvenile's status must first be determined by delinquency and dependency court before placement can be authorized.
Juveniles Jul. 1, 2001
Ricky T., a Minor
Student who had verbal confrontation with teacher did not commit terrorist threat.
Juveniles Jun. 29, 2001
Richard A., a Minor
Juvenile court abuses its discretion by placing children in home of relative with previous drug convictions.
Juveniles Jun. 29, 2001
In re Elizabeth G.
Attorney's failure to present oral argument regarding warrantless search did not prejudice juvenile because search was justified by exigent circumstances.
Juveniles Jun. 28, 2001
Kyung K., a Minor
Juvenile cannot be convicted of possession of razor with unguarded blade when he is found to have razor blade alone.
Juveniles Jun. 28, 2001
In re Dani R., a Minor
Stipulation that it would be detrimental to return child home is admission that substantial evidence supports findings and appeal is moot.
Juveniles Jun. 26, 2001
In re Kyle M.
State is required to prove that juvenile defendant made true threat before finding of delinquency may be made by court.
Juveniles Jun. 20, 2001
Dependency of JH
Aunt and uncle with temporary custody of children lack standing to object to dependency action.
Juveniles Jun. 20, 2001
Ivan J., a Minor
Juvenile who gave police officer incorrect birth date and correct name is guilty of false identification.
Juveniles May 18, 2001
Antonio R., a Minor
Probation condition forbidding minor from entering county unless accompanied by parents or upon probation officer's permission does not violate minor's constitutional rights.
Juveniles May 16, 2001
Luisa Z., a Minor
Juvenile court lacks authority to order minor to register as narcotics offender.
Juveniles May 16, 2001
Arizona Dept. of Economic Security v. Leonard
Interstate Compact on Placement of Children applies to state agency placing child with out-of-state, non-custodial parent.
Juveniles May 8, 2001
U.S. v. Juvenile Male (Kenneth C.)
Requisite certification to hear juvenile matter in federal court may be delegated to Assistant U.S. Attorney serving as Acting U.S. Attorney.
Juveniles May 8, 2001
State v. CH
Court may seal juvenile's record despite law that requires it to remain open for 10 years.
Juveniles May 7, 2001
In re the Custody of Nunn
Aunt has standing to bring custody action against mother only if mother is deemed unfit.
Juveniles Apr. 30, 2001
T.C., a Minor
Juvenile court may consider uncharged criminal conduct to determine juvenile's risk of re-offending.
Juveniles Apr. 23, 2001
Mitchell F., a Minor.
Prohibition against application of 'compromise misdemeanor' statute to juveniles does not violate equal protection principles.
Juveniles Apr. 23, 2001
State v. J.M.
Felony harassment statute does not require proof that perpetrator knew or reasonably should have known that threat would be communicated to victim.
Juveniles Apr. 23, 2001
In re M.G.
Restriction upon at-risk youth's right of movement is improper where record lacks evidence connecting any risk to restricted geographical locations.
Juveniles Apr. 22, 2001
People v. J.J.H
Colorado Children's Code requires additional procedures only for sentencing alleged aggravated juvenile offenders not mandatory sentence offenders.
Juveniles Apr. 19, 2001
A.C. v. People
When charges against juvenile do not fall within enumerated circumstances, trial court has discretion to order bench or jury trial.
Juveniles Mar. 19, 2001
M.G. and G.G. v. Colorado Dept. of Human Services
Listing of report of intrafamilial child abuse appropriate under the Child Protection Act.
Juveniles Mar. 2, 2001
U.S. v. M.C.E.
Juvenile charged with murder should be tried as adult based on previous conviction for residential burglary.
Juveniles Feb. 1, 2001
In re Adrian R.
Juvenile may be confined for offense that is normally punishable by fine when it is aggregated with previous offense.
Juveniles Jan. 30, 2001
In re Dakota S.
Juvenile court's guardianship order is affirmed although there was no preliminary assessment report on eligibility of foster parent.
Juveniles Jan. 30, 2001
U.S. v. Juvenile
Mandatory transfer of juvenile to adult status based on certain predicate offenses is not violation of due process and equal protection.
Juveniles Jan. 3, 2001
U.S. v. Juvenile
Obtaining criminal confession of foreign juvenile prior to notifying guardian or consulate is prejudicial.
Juveniles Jan. 3, 2001
In re Marxus B.
Firearms possession law limiting its application to minors in heavily populated areas is unconstitutional.
Juveniles Dec. 5, 2000
People v. Allen N, a Minor
After committing minor to California Youth Authority juvenile court does not have authority to regulate minor's rehabilitation.
Juveniles Nov. 30, 2000
Edgar O. v. Superior Court (Lso Angeles County Dept. of Children and Family Services)
Incarcerated parent may be denied parental rights despite lack of conviction.
Juveniles Nov. 29, 2000