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September 06, 2007
In re S.D.T., Jr.

Trial Court's Determination That Termination of Father's Parental Rights Served the Needs and Welfare of the Child Was Not Based Upon Clear, Convincing, And Competent Evidence

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Child Welfare
July 13, 2005
In re S.H.

Termination of Parental Rights Upheld.

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Child Welfare
August 23, 2004
In re S.M.B.

Parent’s Counsel Permitted to Withdraw Where Evidence of Mother’s Unwillingness and Unfitness to Exercise Parental Responsibility Was Well Documented

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Child Welfare
November 18, 2009
In re T.C., S.C. and H.C.

Superior Court Affirmed Trial Court’s Order Terminating Parental Rights under ICWA; Alcoholism, Domestic Violence, and Potential Trauma to Children if Removed from Foster Home Sufficient Evidence for Reasonable Fact-Finder to Conclude Father’s Continued Custody Would Result in Serious Emotional Harm

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Child Welfare
June 28, 2007
In re T.E.H.

DNA Act Applies To Juveniles On Probation For Certain Offenses As Of January 31, 2005 And Is Not Void For Vagueness; The Act's Provisions Do Not Constitute An Unreasonable Search Or A Violation Of Privacy

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Juvenile and Criminal Justice
April 12, 2004
In re T.F., A.W.F., J.F., & E.F.

Termination reversed and case remanded for testimony and analysis of the needs and welfare of the children in accordance with 23 Pa. C.S. § 2511(b)

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Child Welfare
May 05, 2009
In the Interest of M.W.

Trial Court Did Not Abuse Discretion in Allowing Commonwealth to Cross-Examine Where, Among Other Factors, Counsel Did Not Seek an Advance Ruling on the Scope of the Cross or State in Advance that Defendant Was Invoking His Privilege Against Self-Incrimination

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Juvenile and Criminal Justice
July 08, 2010
In the Interest of T.B.

A juvenile’s statement to police is not knowing and voluntary if he has a low IQ, no previous contact with the legal system, and no opportunity to consult with an interested adult.

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Juvenile and Criminal Justice
February 12, 2004
In the Matter of B.L.W.

Termination of parental rights of mother with mild mental retardation affirmed based upon a determination that she lacks the capacity to protect the child

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Child Welfare
June 12, 2007
In the Matter of K.C.F.

Expert Was Qualified To Testify; Termination of Mother's Parental Rights Would Best Serve Children's Needs; Mother's Claims That Children Were Unlikely To Be Adopted Were Not Persuasive.

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Child Welfare