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Randi R. v. Superior Court (Orange County Social Services Agency)
Mother's failure to reunify with sibling and history of drug rehab failures justify denial of reunification services.
Juveniles Apr. 19, 1999
Deon W., a Minor
Juvenile is entitled to notice, social study, and a disposition hearing before being made ward.
Juveniles Apr. 19, 1999
In re Devon G.
Victim's untimely request for restitution doesn't preclude the victim's restitution claim.
Juveniles Apr. 15, 1999
Julia U., a Minor
Court orders denying father reunification services and parental rights deprive him of due process.
Juveniles Apr. 14, 1999
Deon W., a minor
Juvenile is entitled to notice, social study, and a disposition hearing before being made ward.
Juveniles Apr. 14, 1999
Andres G., a Minor
Order based on statutorily unauthorized, informal dispositional scheme exceeds court's jurisdiction and is invalid.
Juveniles Apr. 14, 1999
Tatiana B., a Minor
To declare wardship for minor under age 14, trial court must expressly find that she appreciates wrongfulness of her act.
Juveniles Apr. 14, 1999
Edwardo V., a Minor
Minor who takes bikes from an uninhabited garage, that apartment tenants share, can be guilty of residential burglary.
Juveniles Apr. 14, 1999
U.S. v. Anthony Y.
Court has discretion to balance statutory factors in deciding whether to transfer juvenile to adult status in murder case.
Juveniles Apr. 13, 1999
Minors L., Minors
Father is entitled to notice and hearing before juvenile court's jurisdiction is terminated.
Juveniles Apr. 12, 1999
Chavonne F., a Minor
Denial of contested hearing for mother with continuing drug problem who hasn't completed case plan isn't prejudicial.
Juveniles Apr. 11, 1999
U.S. v. Doe
Conditioning juvenile's release on residing at halfway house under restrictive conditions isn't detention amounting to institutionalization.
Juveniles Apr. 8, 1999
Ernest R., a Minor
Supplemental juvenile petition is proper vehicle for aggregation of previously sustained petitions.
Juveniles Apr. 5, 1999
Mario G., a Minor
Juvenile court doesn't lose jurisdiction over minor on probation simply because minor turns 21.
Juveniles Apr. 5, 1999
Genesha S., a Minor
Father whose identity is unknown and not ascertainable isn't entitled to notice of jurisdictional/dispositional hearing.
Juveniles Apr. 2, 1999
Mario G., a Minor
Juvenile court doesn't lose jurisdiction over minor on probation simply because minor turns 21.
Juveniles Apr. 2, 1999
Jeremy G., a Minor
Juvenile's statement to officer that he is 'searchable' supports warrantless search of apartment.
Juveniles Apr. 2, 1999
U.S. v. Juvenile L.M.K.
33-hour delay before juvenile is arraigned or parent contacted is unlawful but doesn't require dismissal.
Juveniles Apr. 2, 1999
People v. Superior Court (Jones)
Finding that minors are fit for treatment under juvenile court law isn't supported by substantial evidence.
Juveniles Apr. 2, 1999
Dylan T., a Minor
Finding of detriment to minor from visiting incarcerated parent can't be based solely on age.
Juveniles Apr. 2, 1999
Joseph R., a Minor
Minor's statement to officer is admissible despite lack of Miranda warnings because minor wasn't in custody.
Juveniles Apr. 1, 1999
In re Kacy S.
Courts have discretion to require urine tests for minors who are on probation.
Juveniles Apr. 1, 1999
Cathina W., a juvenile
'Non-appealable' order can be reviewed when juvenile court fails to give timely notice of procedures for relief.
Juveniles Apr. 1, 1999
In re Robert L.
Juvenile courts cannot extend jurisdiction beyond age of majority solely to provide special assistance.
Juveniles Apr. 1, 1999
Almalik S., a Minor
Custodial parent doesn't have standing to appeal juvenile delinquency decision.
Juveniles Apr. 1, 1999
Christine M. v. Superior Court (Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services)
Denial of stay of proceedings proper when parent has demonstrated a lack of interest in the child.
Juveniles Mar. 29, 1999
Casey D., a Minor
Parental rights properly terminated when no parent/child relationship exists and minor is likely to be adopted.
Juveniles Mar. 29, 1999
Sacramento County Department of Health and Human Services v. Dana C.
Mother whose parental rights to another child had been severed and who hadn't addressed relevant problem not entitled to reunification services.
Juveniles Mar. 29, 1999
Joel T., a Minor
Reunification services after removal of minors are necessary after parent received family maintenance services for 18 months before minors' removal.
Juveniles Mar. 29, 1999
Gavin T., a Minor
Thrown apple that accidentally hit teacher isn't a deadly weapon.
Juveniles Mar. 26, 1999