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Yuridia G., a minor
To deny family members parental status over orphaned child with AIDS, adoptive parents must be presently available.
Juveniles Nov. 9, 2000
Yuridia and Endira G., a minor
To deny family members parental status over orphaned child with AIDS, adoptive parents must be presently available.
Juveniles Nov. 8, 2000
In re Victoria K.
Judge errs in adjudicating juvenile of false reporting as lesser-included offense of hindering prosecution.
Juveniles Nov. 6, 2000
State v. Beasley
Defendant with two juvenile adjudications prior to enactment of statute was incorrectly tried as adult.
Juveniles Nov. 6, 2000
Antonio C., a Minor
Tattoo prohibitions constitute reasonable exercise of juvenile court's supervisory function to provide for minor's safety.
Juveniles Nov. 2, 2000
In re Lucero L.
Hearsay evidence of sexual abuse in dependency hearing permissible even if witness isn't competent to testify.
Juveniles Oct. 9, 2000
In re Sabino R.
Court may take judicial notice of record to obtain proof of age even though prosecutor failed to offer evidence of age.
Juveniles Oct. 3, 2000
Diamond H., a Minor
Juvenile court's decision to declare child dependent of court is not 'presumptive determination' based upon mother's developmental disability.
Juveniles Sep. 28, 2000
Melvin A., a Minor
Eight-month delay between issuance of stayed termination order and its execution is deemed harmless error.
Juveniles Sep. 28, 2000
Kamelia S., a Minor
Father in violation of juvenile court's order has no right to challenge it on appeal.
Juveniles Sep. 28, 2000
Lucero L., a Minor
Hearsay statements in social study of minor may be admitted but may not be sole basis for jurisdictional finding.
Juveniles Sep. 26, 2000
Tameka C., a Minor
When juvenile fires shots at intended victim which results in assault of unintended victim, each assault's sentence may be enhanced separately.
Juveniles Sep. 26, 2000
Jorge M., a Minor
Conviction for possession of assault weapon requires proof of knowledge that gun is assault weapon.
Juveniles Sep. 26, 2000
Kristina M., a Minor
Court can join agency in dependency matter when agency fails to meet legal obligation to provide minor with services.
Juveniles Aug. 31, 2000
Maria S., a Minor
Reunification plan is flawed because it fails to consider incarcerated mother's expected deportation after release from prison.
Juveniles Aug. 30, 2000
Joseph F., a Minor
Officer assigned to school was reasonably justified in detaining juvenile to determine purpose of his presence on campus.
Juveniles Aug. 29, 2000
Joseph F., a Minor
Officer assigned to school was reasonably justified in detaining juvenile to determine purpose of his presence on campus.
Juveniles Aug. 29, 2000
U.S. v. Juvenile Male
Mistake of age is no defense when charged with engaging in sexual act with person under 12 years old.
Juveniles Aug. 5, 2000
Emily R., a Minor
Court has no duty to appoint guardian ad litem for alleged father who has not appeared in a dependency proceeding
Juveniles Aug. 4, 2000
Savannah B., a Minor
Court has no authority to remove child from parents custody and simultaneously order 60-day visit.
Juveniles Aug. 4, 2000
James Q., a Minor
Denying mother hearing to challenge propriety of DHHS's ending reunification services is miscarriage of justice.
Juveniles Aug. 4, 2000
Cliffton B., a Minor
Though sibling visitation is not considered when terminating parental rights, siblings should have independent counsel to present issue to court.
Juveniles Aug. 4, 2000
People v. Pedro M.
Psychotherapist-patient privilege does not preclude therapist from testifying about juvenile's progress in court- ordered treatment plan.
Juveniles Aug. 4, 2000
Frank L., a Minor
Mother does not have standing to raise issues on child's behalf when her own rights are not affected.
Juveniles Aug. 4, 2000
Melvin J., a Minor
Under former Welfare and Institutions Code Section 777, court cannot lift stay of juvenile commitment without proof of necessity beyond a reasonable doubt.
Juveniles Aug. 4, 2000
Letitia V., a Minor
California's law does not conflict with Indian Child Welfare Act's goals of preventing the break-up Indian families.
Juveniles Aug. 4, 2000
Giovani M., a Minor
Minor who bargains for reduced confinement waives any claim under Penal Code 654.
Juveniles Aug. 4, 2000
Michael J. v. Michael J.
Indian Child Welfare Act grants tribal courts jurisdiction over dependency cases involving children of Indian descent.
Juveniles Jul. 13, 2000
Marlene M. v. Superior Court
Welfare and Institutions Code Section 361.5 applies whether family reunification services terminated before or after subject petition.
Juveniles Jun. 30, 2000
In re A.C., a minor
Only minor named in petition may authorize destruction of any portion of her juvenile court file.
Juveniles Jun. 30, 2000