In re Pablo U. CA2/5

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Court of Appeal of CaliforniaSeptember 6, 2013B245684California4,630 words

Opinion

Opinion

I. INTRODUCTION

The father, Pablo U., Sr., appeals from the juvenile court‟s jurisdiction and disposition orders. He contends there is insufficient evidence to support the jurisdictional findings under Welfare and Institutions Code section 300, subdivision (b).1 In terms of the dispositional order, the father argues the juvenile court‟s factual findings were insufficient. We affirm the orders.

II. PROCEDURAL HISTORY

A. Section 300 Petition

On June 13, 2012, the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services (the department) filed a section 300 petition on behalf of the recently born infant, Pablo U., Jr. Count b-1 of the petition alleges the mother, G.J., had used illicit drugs during her pregnancy with the child. The mother had a history of drug use, including methamphetamine and marijuana, which rendered her incapable of caring for the child. Count b-1 also alleges the child‟s two siblings, Alex J. and Mary J., received permanent placement services because of the mother‟s illicit drug use. Count b-2 alleges the father had a history of drug use and abused marijuana.

B. Detention Hearing

At the June 13, 2012 detention hearing, the juvenile court detained the…

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