In re Christopher W. CA4/1
Minors Christopher W. and C.W. appeal from juvenile court orders dismissing dependency petitions filed on their behalf under Welfare and Institutions Code section 300, subdivisions (a) and (j). The petitions alleged their father, Christopher W. (Father), caused Christopher serious physical harm by engaging in excessive discipline, consisting of repeated belt strikes that resulted in bruising to multiple body parts. The petitions further alleged the boys’ mother, S.S. (Mother), failed to protect Christopher, the family had a history of physical abuse, and C.W. was also at substantial risk of abuse. The minors contend the court erred by not taking jurisdiction. We agree, and conclude the undisputed evidence compelled the juvenile court to find they were subject to jurisdiction. We reverse and remand with directions.
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