In re Arianna M. CA2/7
Aurelio M. appeals from the juvenile court’s findings declaring his three children dependents of the court pursuant to a petition under Welfare and Institutions Code section 300 and from a disposition order. Aurelio contends substantial evidence does not support the court’s finding under section 300, subdivision (b), that his children faced a substantial risk of serious physical harm from Aurelio’s alcohol abuse. The Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services argues Aurelio’s appeal is moot because he does not challenge the juvenile court’s jurisdiction findings under section 300, subdivisions (b) and (j), based on Aurelio’s physical abuse of his children. The Department also argues that, even if the appeal is not moot, there is substantial evidence to support the juvenile court’s findings and disposition order. We reach the merits of Aurelio’s appeal and affirm because substantial evidence supports the juvenile court’s findings and order based
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