In re C.M. CA4/1

I.

INTRODUCTION

M.M. appeals an order terminating her parental rights to her minor son, C.M.,

under Welfare and Institutions Code section 366.26.1 M.M. asserts that the juvenile

court erred in terminating her parental rights because there is not substantial evidence to

support the court's determination that the beneficial parent-child exception to adoption

applies. We conclude that substantial evidence supports the trial court's determination,

and we affirm the order.

II.

FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

In February 2012, M.M. attempted to cross into the United States from Mexico

while transporting 31 pounds of methamphetamine concealed in a hidden compartment of

her vehicle.2 C.M., who was six years old at that time, was riding in the back seat of the

vehicle. M.M. had taken C.M. along in order to attempt to avoid being referred to

secondary inspection. M.M. admitted that she knew she was transporting narcotics, and

acknowledged that she was to receive $600 upon delivering the vehicle to a location in

San Bernardino. M.M. was arrested, and C.M. was taken into protective custody.

Further statutory references are to the Welfare and Institutions…