In re A.V. CA2/2
M.R. (father) challenges the juvenile court’s order exercising jurisdiction over his son A.V.. He contends the court’s sustained factual allegations against him for (1) failing to protect his son from the risk of serious physical harm, and (2) being an abuser of marijuana, should be stricken because they are not supported by substantial evidence. Since the filing of father’s appeal, the juvenile court terminated its jurisdiction over the matter, arguably rendering this appeal moot. The Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) moved to dismiss the appeal, but otherwise did not object to father’s request. We denied DCFS’s motion. Because the juvenile court’s jurisdictional findings could detrimentally affect father in the future, we considered the merits of father’s appeal. We agree with father and reverse the juvenile court’s findings against him. In all other respects, the order is affirmed.
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