In re Tyler C.
John C. appeals the orders declaring Tyler C. a dependent of the juvenile court, pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code[1]section 300, subdivision (b) and the findings under section 361 that substantial danger existed to the physical and emotional well-being of his son, and no reasonable means existed to protect the minor without their removal from John C.s custody. John C. claims sufficient evidence did not support the courts jurisdictional findings and dispositional orders. John C. also claims the case should have been resolved in the family law court rather than the juvenile dependency court. John C.s claims lack merit. The court did not err in concluding John C. had used excessive discipline, abused alcohol and illegally discharged a firearm in a manner that placed Tyler C. at risk. In addition, the court did not err in removing the minor from John C. under section 361. Sufficient evidence existed to support the courts finding John C. still posed a substantial risk of harm to the child. Finally, in view of the allegations in the petition and the evidence supporting them, this matter was properly before the juvenile dependency court. Consequently, Court affirm.
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