Legal Opinion
In re Dashawn W.
New York Court of Appeals
Decided April 25, 2013PublishedCited by 22 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
Read, J.
We hold that the phrase “circumstances evincing a depraved indifference to human life” does not mean the same thing for purposes of Social Services Law § 384-b (8) (a) (i) as it does *40under the Penal Law. Second, a showing of diligent efforts to encourage and strengthen the parental relationship is not prerequisite to a finding of severe abuse under Family Court Act § 1051 (e) where the factfinder determines that such efforts would be detrimental to the best interests of the child.
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On February 23, 2007, the Commissioner of the New York City Administration for…
2Cases cited7 opinions
- People v. SuarezNew York Court of Appeals · 2005
- People v. RegisterNew York Court of Appeals · 1983
- People v. FeingoldNew York Court of Appeals · 2006
- Nassau County Department of Social Services Ex. Rel. Dante M. v. Denise J.New York Court of Appeals · 1995
- Matter of Marino S.New York Court of Appeals · 2003
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3Cited by22 opinions
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