| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 
 A143355 
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In re Malik J.
 Electronic search clauses in juvenile probation orders are unconstitutionally overbroad where they impinge on constitutional rights of the offender and third parties.  | 
Juveniles | 
 | 
Oct. 1, 2015 | |
| 
 D067729 
 | 
In re Liam L.
 Noncustodial parent's failure to file Section 388 petition is harmless and evidence supports finding that placement with him would not be detrimental to minors.  | 
Juveniles | 
 | 
Oct. 1, 2015 | |
| 
 A144684 
 | 
In re R.G.
 Juvenile court errs in denying nonminor dependent extended foster care support payments based on misunderstanding of relevant statute.  | 
Juveniles | 
 | 
Oct. 1, 2015 | |
| 
 A143215 
 | 
In re Erica R.
 Condition of probation is valid unless it: [1] does not have a relationship to crime, [2] relates to conduct which is not criminal, and [3] requires or forbids conduct not reasonably related to future criminality  | 
Juveniles | 
 | 
Sep. 30, 2015 | |
| 
 D067870 
 | 
In re M.M.
 Juvenile court properly assumes permanent jurisdiction under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act after minor's home state of Japan refuses to discuss case.  | 
Juveniles | 
 | 
Sep. 28, 2015 | |
| 
 E062886 
 | 
D.P., a Minor
 Alleged father has no right to insist on DNA test to establish paternity where evidence conclusively established he was not child's biological father.  | 
Juveniles | 
 | 
Sep. 24, 2015 | |
| 
 C073744 
 | 
In re Albert W.
 California Welfare and Institutions Code Section 733's reference to 'any petition' does not encompass sister-state delinquency petitions.  | 
Juveniles | 
 | 
Sep. 14, 2015 | |
| 
 E061803 
 | 
K.B., a Minor
 Juvenile court properly places child with nonoffending, noncustodial biological father amid mother's claims of emotional detriment.  | 
Juveniles | 
 | 
Aug. 26, 2015 | |
| 
 A140445 
 | 
In re Kevin F.
 Scienter requirement must be added to probation condition forbidding person from possessing anything he could use as a weapon; condition must require (for a violation to occur) that person intended to use such an object  | 
Juveniles | 
 | 
Aug. 12, 2015 | |
| 
 A141758 
 | 
Christian H., a Minor
 Juvenile court's dispositional order ordering juvenile's return to Honduras is overturned because court abused its discretion in finding that his return was not in his best interest.  | 
Juveniles | 
 | 
Jul. 22, 2015 | |
| 
 A140960 
 | 
K.B., a Minor
 Juvenile court properly admits into evidence incriminating Instagram photos of juvenile posing with firearms based on foundation laid out by investigating officers.  | 
Juveniles | 
 | 
Jul. 21, 2015 | |
| 
 A140263 
 | 
Elias V., a minor
 Minor's purported confession is inadmissible because it was product of coercive interrogation warranting reversal of wardship ruling.  | 
Juveniles | 
 | 
Jun. 24, 2015 | |
| 
 H041754 
 | 
D.P., a Minor
 Mother's unwillingness and inability to protect infant from abusive father places child at substantial risk of suffering serious emotional damage.  | 
Juveniles | 
 | 
Jun. 17, 2015 | |
| 
 E061137 
 | 
D.T., a Minor
 Evidence supported wardship over minor for assault with deadly weapon where he repeatedly poked sharp, pointy knife on back of terrified girl.  | 
Juveniles | 
 | 
Jun. 10, 2015 | |
| 
 E059942 
 | 
In re Joseph H.
 It is error to commence <EM>Gladys R.</EM> questionnaire on minor without <EM>Miranda</EM> warnings but error is harmless when minor made repeated spontaneous admissions.  | 
Juveniles | 
 | 
Jun. 9, 2015 | |
| 
 A140263 
 | 
Elias V., a Minor
 Minor's purported confession is inadmissible because it was product of coercive interrogation warranting reversal of wardship ruling.  | 
Juveniles | 
 | 
Jun. 9, 2015 | |
| 
 F070090 
 | 
In re Alejandro B.
 Application of People v. Vargas to strike juvenile's commitment offenses where there were no prior convictions is premature.  | 
Juveniles | 
 | 
Jun. 4, 2015 | |
| 
 S212346 
 | 
In re R.V.
 Court errs in not applying correct deferential substantial evidence standard of review to juvenile court's determination of competency.  | 
Juveniles | 
 | 
May 18, 2015 | |
| 
 F070090 
 | 
In re Alejandro B.
 Application of <EM>People v. Vargas</EM> to strike juvenile's commitment offenses where there were no prior convictions is premature.  | 
Juveniles | 
 | 
May 7, 2015 | |
| 
 B255656 
 | 
In re J.W.
 When determining whether to seal juvenile records court should consider the seriousness of crimes petitioner committed as a juvenile and not only whether he is rehabilitated.  | 
Juveniles | 
 | 
May 6, 2015 | |
| 
 A141217 
 | 
D.W., a Minor
 Eye discomfort peace officer experienced is insufficient to establish requisite 'injury' element of felony battery with injury under Penal Code Section 243(c).  | 
Juveniles | 
 | 
Apr. 29, 2015 | |
| 
 A141529 
 | 
In re Keith C.
 Juvenile court may reinstate juvenile ward’s restitutionary obligation even though his wardship had terminated.  | 
Juveniles | 
 | 
Apr. 26, 2015 | |
| 
 H040757 
 | 
In re Willover
 USSC's juvenile sentencing ruling in Miller constitutes a new substantive rule of constitutional law and, thus, applies retroactively to criminal cases on collateral review.  | 
Juveniles | 
 | 
Apr. 26, 2015 | |
| 
 H040757 
 | 
In re Willover
 USSC’s juvenile sentencing ruling in <EM>Miller</EM> constitutes a new substantive rule of constitutional law and, thus, applies retroactively to criminal cases on collateral review.  | 
Juveniles | 
 | 
Apr. 19, 2015 | |
| 
 E060028 
 | 
People v. Scott
 California’s youth offender parole hearing under Penal Code Section 3051 renders juvenile homicide offender’s de facto life sentence constitutional.  | 
Juveniles | 
 | 
Mar. 23, 2015 | |
| 
 H039848 
 | 
Ruelas v. Superior Court (People)
 Sex registry requirement for juveniles adjudicated of misdemeanor sex crime and committed to Division of Juvenile Justice does not violate equal protection.  | 
Juveniles | 
 | 
Mar. 22, 2015 | |
| 
 C075687 
 | 
M.M., a Minor
 Juvenile court may not remove child from de facto parent without providing her with notice and opportunity to object.  | 
Juveniles | 
 | 
Mar. 15, 2015 | |
| 
 B256537 
 | 
In re Jesus M.
 Father’s emotional abuse and violation of restraining order did not demonstrate a risk of physical harm to children to assert jurisdiction under Section 300(b) of the California Welfare and Institutions Code.  | 
Juveniles | 
 | 
Mar. 15, 2015 | |
| 
 B258513 
 | 
In re Jonathan B.
 Juvenile court erroneously sustains jurisdictional finding as to mother who immediately obtained protective order against father following violent outburst.  | 
Juveniles | 
 | 
Mar. 15, 2015 | |
| 
 H040722 
 | 
In re G.Y.
 Court has no power to seal juvenile’s records under Welfare and Institutions Code Section 781 for Section 707 enumerated offense.  | 
Juveniles | 
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Mar. 8, 2015 | 
