Legal Opinion
In re M.D.
District of Columbia Court of Appeals
Decided August 24, 2000No. 97-FS-712PublishedCited by 23 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
GLICKMAN, Associate Judge:
Appellant, L.D., challenges the trial court’s determination that she neglected her son, M.D. The court based its neglect finding on L.D.’s admissions about the medical care which she gave M.D. for his persistent eczema. Apart from L.D.’s own statements, no evidence was offered to establish that she had cared for her son improperly. In particular, no medical testimony was presented that L.D.’s treatment of M.D.’s eczematous skin condition was wanting, or that better treatment would have benefited M.D. On appeal L.D. argues that her “admissions” alone were insufficient…
2Cases cited13 opinions
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- In re T.M.District of Columbia Court of Appeals · 1990
- District of Columbia v. HamptonDistrict of Columbia Court of Appeals · 1995
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3Cited by23 opinions
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