Child Abandonment Cases in California

Explore 7 child abandonment court cases in California. AI-powered summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.

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Courts Deciding Child Abandonment in California

calctapp (7)

Child Abandonment Opinions in California (7)

In re J.C.

Appellate Court Affirms Termination of Parental Rights Due to Incarceration

California Court of Appeal · 2026-02-09 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100

In re J.C., decided by California Court of Appeal on February 9, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellate court reviewed a juvenile court's order terminating the parental rights of J.C...

People v. Brammer

Felony child endangerment conviction affirmed for leaving infant in car

California Court of Appeal · 2025-12-30 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100

People v. Brammer, decided by California Court of Appeal on December 30, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant was convicted of felony child endangerment after leaving his infant so...

People v. Venancio

Felony child endangerment conviction upheld for leaving children at casino

California Court of Appeal · 2025-09-19 · Defendant Win · Impact: 30/100

People v. Venancio, decided by California Court of Appeal on September 19, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant was convicted of felony child endangerment after leaving his two you...

People v. Millsap

Appellate Court Affirms Murder Conviction, Upholds Excited Utterance Rulings

California Court of Appeal · 2025-09-11 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100

People v. Millsap, decided by California Court of Appeal on September 11, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant, Millsap, was convicted of second-degree murder and assault with a de...

People v. Skaggs

Child endangerment conviction affirmed for leaving infant in locked car

California Court of Appeal · 2025-08-14 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100

People v. Skaggs, decided by California Court of Appeal on August 14, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant was convicted of felony child endangerment after leaving his infant son u...

People v. Terwilligar

Felony child endangerment conviction affirmed for leaving infant in car

California Court of Appeal · 2025-03-10 · Defendant Win · Impact: 30/100

People v. Terwilligar, decided by California Court of Appeal on March 10, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant was convicted of felony child endangerment after leaving his infant s...

People v. Planchard

Child endangerment conviction affirmed due to sufficient evidence of risk

California Court of Appeal · 2025-02-27 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100

People v. Planchard, decided by California Court of Appeal on February 27, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant was convicted of child endangerment after leaving his young daughter...

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How many child abandonment cases are tracked in California?

CaseLawBrief currently tracks 7 child abandonment cases from courts in California. New cases are added as opinions are published.

Q: Which courts in California handle child abandonment cases?

Courts deciding child abandonment cases in California include: calctapp (7 cases).

Q: What are typical outcomes for child abandonment cases in California?

Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 7.

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