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Cindy L., a Minor
Finding that sexually abused child isn't competent to testify doesn't preclude admission of child's hearsay testimony.
Juveniles Jun. 7, 1999
Tanis H., a Minor
Father must physically receive child into his home to satisfy requirements for 'presumed father' status.
Juveniles Jun. 4, 1999
Arron C., a Minor
Evidence seized unconstitutionally is admissible if officer's reliance on incorrect information from probation officer is reasonable.
Juveniles Jun. 4, 1999
Rinaker v. Superior Court (People)
Confidentiality provision yields to minor's constitutional right to effective impeachment of adverse witnesses.
Juveniles Jun. 4, 1999
Ashley P., a Minor
Awareness of disagreements between family members doesn't damage children's emotional health.
Juveniles Jun. 3, 1999
Los Angeles County Dept. of Children and Family Services v. Superior Court (Paul C.)
Trial court's judgment cannot be substituted for Department of Children Services without abuse of process finding.
Juveniles Jun. 3, 1999
Lisa S. v. Superior Court (Los Angeles County Dept. of Children's and Family Services)
Attorney's signature alone, without parent's signature, on intent to file writ petition isn't sufficient.
Juveniles Jun. 2, 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 Jun. 2, 1999
Sabrina N., a Minor
Failure to provide incarcerated father reasonable reunification services with child requires order vacating termination of services.
Juveniles May 26, 1999
Charles S., a Minor
Extending reunification services beyond 18 months is abuse of discretion and in excess of court's jurisdiction.
Juveniles May 26, 1999
Latasha W., a Minor
Random metal detector weapon searches of high school students don't violate Fourth Amendment.
Juveniles May 26, 1999
Ninfa S., a Minor
Alleged father's rights aren't violated by not continuing termination hearing to complete paternity testing.
Juveniles May 25, 1999
Christopher T., a Minor
Juvenile court can transfer dependency proceeding based on change in minor's residence.
Juveniles May 24, 1999
Maria S., a Minor
Father's inability to attend hearing doesn't deprive him of right to participate in dependency proceeding.
Juveniles May 24, 1999
Daniel K., a Minor
Parent waives right to attack order denying continuing discovery rendered after final judgment.
Juveniles May 20, 1999
Tara K., a Minor
No reunification where nonconclusory reports indicating substantial risk of detriment are corroborated by parent's conduct.
Juveniles May 20, 1999
Myresheia W., a Minor
Juvenile not entitled to jury trial under three strikes law regardless of consequences of delinquency adjudication.
Juveniles May 20, 1999
Gary B., a Minor
Court properly considers firearm enhancement at sentencing despite the allegation's dismissal pursuant to plea bargain.
Juveniles May 20, 1999
Matthew P., a Minor
Due process rights of de facto parents are violated if they are denied the right to confrontation and the right to be heard.
Juveniles May 20, 1999
Don L., a Minor
Juvenile court can't enter default judgment, severing parental rights, for failure to appear.
Juveniles May 19, 1999
Kory L., a Minor
Parent liable for juvenile's restitution has right to meaningful hearing when juvenile stipulates to amount of restitution.
Juveniles May 18, 1999
U.S. v. G.L.
Upward departures based on property damage, inadequacy of punishment, and minor priors are abuses of discretion.
Juveniles May 11, 1999
Genesha S., a Minor
Father whose identity is unknown and not ascertainable isn't entitled to notice of jurisdictional/dispositional hearing.
Juveniles May 10, 1999
Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services v. Superior Court (Juan S.)
Order authorizing unmonitored visits with child for criminally insane parents isn't supported by evidence.
Juveniles May 10, 1999
Fernando C., a Minor
Juvenile court order of adjudication isn't a "conviction."
Juveniles May 5, 1999
Justin C., a Minor
Dependency petition must be dismissed where first trial occurs two years and seven months after petition is filed.
Juveniles Apr. 28, 1999
Alexis W., a Minor
Parent petitioning for child custody modification must show changed circumstances and best interest of child.
Juveniles Apr. 28, 1999
Cheri T., a Minor
Soliciting prostitution requires agreement to engage in prostitution plus overt act, but act can come before or after agreement.
Juveniles Apr. 28, 1999
Uriah R., a Minor
Despite juvenile's valid waiver of right to appeal, he can seek appellate review of issues unresolved in plea agreement.
Juveniles Apr. 22, 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 Apr. 21, 1999