Legal Opinion
In re C.C.J.
District of Columbia Court of Appeals
Decided July 26, 2001No. Nos. 98-FS-383, 98-FS-384PublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
RUIZ, Associate Judge:
Appellant, N.J., appeals from the trial court’s finding that his two children were neglected under D.C.Code § 16 — 301 (9)(A) (1997 & Supp.2000) (a child “abandoned or abused” by parent).1 Based on the testi*267mony of the children’s examining physician and the lack of parental explanation for observed injuries suggesting sexual abuse, the trial court ruled that the government proved neglect by a preponderance of the evidence. Appellant contends the evidence was insufficient for a finding of neglect. We affirm.
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- In re S.G.District of Columbia Court of Appeals · 1990
- In re E.H.District of Columbia Court of Appeals · 1998
- In re Tara H.New York City Family Court · 1985
- In re B.C.District of Columbia Court of Appeals · 1990
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- In Re CCJDistrict of Columbia Court of Appeals · 2001