Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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G022986 and G023096
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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 |
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Nov. 9, 2000 | |
S076658
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Yuridia and Endira G., a minor
To deny family members parental status over orphaned child with AIDS, adoptive parents must be presently available. |
Juveniles |
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Nov. 8, 2000 | |
99-0218
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In re Victoria K.
Judge errs in adjudicating juvenile of false reporting as lesser-included offense of hindering prosecution. |
Juveniles |
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Nov. 6, 2000 | |
99-0889
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State v. Beasley
Defendant with two juvenile adjudications prior to enactment of statute was incorrectly tried as adult. |
Juveniles |
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Nov. 6, 2000 | |
F034727
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Antonio C., a Minor
Tattoo prohibitions constitute reasonable exercise of juvenile court's supervisory function to provide for minor's safety. |
Juveniles |
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Nov. 2, 2000 | |
D030462
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In re Lucero L.
Hearsay evidence of sexual abuse in dependency hearing permissible even if witness isn't competent to testify. |
Juveniles |
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Oct. 9, 2000 | |
00-0019
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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 |
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Oct. 3, 2000 | |
D034773
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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 |
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Sep. 28, 2000 | |
B136038
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Melvin A., a Minor
Eight-month delay between issuance of stayed termination order and its execution is deemed harmless error. |
Juveniles |
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Sep. 28, 2000 | |
B135000
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Kamelia S., a Minor
Father in violation of juvenile court's order has no right to challenge it on appeal. |
Juveniles |
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Sep. 28, 2000 | |
S075342
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Lucero L., a Minor
Hearsay statements in social study of minor may be admitted but may not be sole basis for jurisdictional finding. |
Juveniles |
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Sep. 26, 2000 | |
S068192
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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 |
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Sep. 26, 2000 | |
B108677
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Jorge M., a Minor
Conviction for possession of assault weapon requires proof of knowledge that gun is assault weapon. |
Juveniles |
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Sep. 26, 2000 | |
B139471
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Kristina M., a Minor
Court can join agency in dependency matter when agency fails to meet legal obligation to provide minor with services. |
Juveniles |
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Aug. 31, 2000 | |
B135717
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Maria S., a Minor
Reunification plan is flawed because it fails to consider incarcerated mother's expected deportation after release from prison. |
Juveniles |
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Aug. 30, 2000 | |
A086336
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Joseph F., a Minor
Officer assigned to school was reasonably justified in detaining juvenile to determine purpose of his presence on campus. |
Juveniles |
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Aug. 29, 2000 | |
A086336
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Joseph F., a Minor
Officer assigned to school was reasonably justified in detaining juvenile to determine purpose of his presence on campus. |
Juveniles |
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Aug. 29, 2000 | |
99-30269
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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 |
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Aug. 5, 2000 | |
F033809
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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 |
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Aug. 4, 2000 | |
B139718
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Savannah B., a Minor
Court has no authority to remove child from parents custody and simultaneously order 60-day visit. |
Juveniles |
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Aug. 4, 2000 | |
C032964
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James Q., a Minor
Denying mother hearing to challenge propriety of DHHS's ending reunification services is miscarriage of justice. |
Juveniles |
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Aug. 4, 2000 | |
G025902
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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 |
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Aug. 4, 2000 | |
B130400
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People v. Pedro M.
Psychotherapist-patient privilege does not preclude therapist from testifying about juvenile's progress in court- ordered treatment plan. |
Juveniles |
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Aug. 4, 2000 | |
D034497
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Frank L., a Minor
Mother does not have standing to raise issues on child's behalf when her own rights are not affected. |
Juveniles |
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Aug. 4, 2000 | |
B128478
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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 |
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Aug. 4, 2000 | |
G026904
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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 |
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Aug. 4, 2000 | |
B136918
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Giovani M., a Minor
Minor who bargains for reduced confinement waives any claim under Penal Code 654. |
Juveniles |
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Aug. 4, 2000 | |
99-0127
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Michael J. v. Michael J.
Indian Child Welfare Act grants tribal courts jurisdiction over dependency cases involving children of Indian descent. |
Juveniles |
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Jul. 13, 2000 | |
B137539
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Marlene M. v. Superior Court
Welfare and Institutions Code Section 361.5 applies whether family reunification services terminated before or after subject petition. |
Juveniles |
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Jun. 30, 2000 | |
D033580
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In re A.C., a minor
Only minor named in petition may authorize destruction of any portion of her juvenile court file. |
Juveniles |
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Jun. 30, 2000 |