In re Mercedes S. CA5

Filed 4/4/13 In re Mercedes S. CA5

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IN THE COURT OF APPEAL OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

FIFTH APPELLATE DISTRICT

In re MERCEDES S., et al., Persons Coming Under the Juvenile Court Law.

FRESNO COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF F065320

SOCIAL SERVICES,

(Super. Ct. Nos. 0096962-4, Plaintiff and Respondent, 0096962-5)

v.

OPINION

ALEX S.,

Defendant and Appellant.

APPEAL from a judgment of the Superior Court of Fresno County. Hilary A. Chittick, Judge. Gino de Solenni, under appointment by the Court of Appeal, for Defendant and Appellant. Kevin Briggs, County Counsel, and William G. Smith, Deputy County Counsel, for Plaintiff and Respondent. -ooOoo- Alex S. appeals from an order terminating his parental rights (Welf. & Inst. Code, §…