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People v. Brewer
Proposition 57 does not retroactively apply to juvenile defenders whose case was not final at the time of enactment.
Juveniles 5DCA Nov. 20, 2017
W.R., a Minor
Phrase 'in the case' as used in Welfare and Institutions Code Section 786, concerning sealing of juvenile records, does not mean sealing of entire court file.
Juveniles 1DCA/1 Nov. 8, 2017
Dean W., a Minor
Ward's right to have all juvenile records sealed include acknowledgement of dangerousness of DUI offense, preventing later use in criminal DUI proceedings.
Juveniles 4DCA/3 Nov. 7, 2017
In re T.F.
Minor improperly waives Miranda rights where circumstances surrounding waiver show that minor did not voluntarily, knowingly, and intelligently waive rights.
Juveniles 1DCA/4 Oct. 18, 2017
N.R., a Minor
Juvenile court properly lifted deferred entry of judgment and refused to seal records based on delinquent’s decision to abandon his education.
Juveniles 2DCA/6 Sep. 22, 2017
Modification: Charles G., a Minor
Minor may be convicted of both statutes prohibiting firearm possession by minor and carrying of concealed firearm because statutes constitute separate offenses, violations.
Juveniles 1DCA/2 Sep. 5, 2017
Charles G., a Minor
Minor may be convicted of both statutes prohibiting firearm possession by minor and carrying of concealed firearm because statutes constitute separate offenses, violations.
Juveniles 1DCA/2 Aug. 29, 2017
Modification: In re Travis C.
Court properly assumed jurisdiction over child under Welfare and Institutions Code 300(b)(1) where mother’s mental illness created ‘substantial risk’ of serious physical harm.
Juveniles 2DCA/1 Aug. 28, 2017
D.W., a Minor
Juvenile’s suppression motion erroneously denied in light of ‘Macabeo’ where warrantless search was incident to minor violation.
Juveniles California Court of Appeal Aug. 4, 2017
In re Travis C.
Court properly assumed jurisdiction over child under Welfare and Institutions Code 300(b)(1) where mother’s mental illness created ‘substantial risk’ of serious physical harm
Juveniles California Court of Appeal Aug. 4, 2017
In re L.L.
Uniform Parentage Act Section 7612(c) applies where there is an existing relationship between third parent and a child, and when recognizing only two parents would be detrimental to a child.
Juveniles California Court of Appeal Aug. 4, 2017
J.C., a Minor
Lifetime sex offender registration for juvenile based on commission of sodomy on a five-year-old victim, does not constitute cruel and unusual punishment.
Juveniles California Court of Appeal Aug. 3, 2017
Modification: I.F., a Minor
Juvenile's motion to seal records erroneously denied where court applied former statute instead of statute that governed such motions at time it finally decided motion.
Juveniles California Court of Appeal Aug. 2, 2017
S.V. v. Superior Court (Harris)
There is no statutory exception that allows juvenile court to release minor’s sealed delinquency file to third party criminal defendant accused of pimping her.
Juveniles California Court of Appeal Aug. 2, 2017
In re David T.
Appellant successful in challenging juvenile court’s improper denial of his motion to seal his juvenile records.
Juveniles California Court of Appeal Jul. 28, 2017
In re R.T.
Welfare and Institutions Code Section 300(b)(1) does not require parental negligence or fault before dependency court may assert jurisdiction.
Juveniles CASC Jul. 21, 2017
In re Albert C.
Juvenile found incompetent to stand trial cannot challenge length of his detention on due process grounds based on violation of court protocol limiting detention.
Juveniles CASC Jul. 11, 2017
I.F., a Minor
Juvenile’s motion to seal records erroneously denied where court applied former statute instead of statute that governed such motions at time it finally decided motion.
Juveniles California Courts of Appeal - 1st District Jul. 3, 2017
K.R. v. Superior Court (People)
California Supreme Court reiterates general rule plainly articulated in ‘Arbuckle’ providing for same-judge guarantee as term implied in every plea agreement in adult, juvenile court.
Juveniles CASC Jun. 30, 2017
In re Jose S.
Defendant with two admitted charges as juvenile unsuccessful in motion to seal juvenile records where latter charge of assault with deadly weapon is disqualifying.
Juveniles USSC Jun. 22, 2017
People v. Superior Court (Walker)
Order granting defendant's motion to transfer case from adult court to juvenile court is improper retroactive application of Proposition 57.
Juveniles Jun. 11, 2017
Jesse S., a Minor
Young man denied reentry into juvenile court jurisdiction and foster care system where adoptive parents continue to receive support from California's Adoption Assistance Program.
Juveniles Jun. 7, 2017
In re G.F.
Minor who successfully completes informal program of supervision entitled to have his records relating to dismissed Section 602 petition sealed following prosecution's premature dismissal of petition.
Juveniles Jun. 6, 2017
In re G.F.
Minor who successfully completes informal program of supervision entitled to have his records relating to dismissed Section 602 petition sealed following prosecution's premature dismissal of petition.
Juveniles Jun. 1, 2017
People v. Superior Court (Lara)
Are the provisions of Proposition 57 that eliminated the direct filing of certain juvenile cases in adult court applicable to cases already filed? (See also People v. Cervantes, S241323.)
Juveniles May 19, 2017
In re A.V.
Under Welfare and Institutions Code Section 786, upon finding that ward satisfactorily completes probation, juvenile court must seal, as well as dismiss, petition.
Juveniles May 16, 2017
In re A.N.
Student deemed habitual truant does not need to meet with School Attendance Review Board before being subject to juvenile court, as meeting with board is merely statutorily provided 'option.'
Juveniles May 3, 2017
Oswaldo R., a Minor
Gang-related condition passes constitutional muster where it provided reasonable degree of certainty, despite juvenile probationer's argument that it must provide 'absolute clarity.'
Juveniles May 3, 2017
R.S., a Minor
Juvenile forfeits alleged constitutional challenges to probation conditions related to 'routinely imposed' search condition and travel restrictions.
Juveniles May 1, 2017
I.V., a Minor
Juvenile ward fails to overturn probation condition requiring him to enroll in structured youth program where court considered his educational needs in imposing condition.
Juveniles May 1, 2017