In Re M.S. (Cal. Ct. App. – March 11, 2019)

Posted on March 12, 2019 by lawhukukinet

The quotes are from today's opinion by Justice Gilbert.  The text not in quotes is mine:"Is M.S. eligible to be considered for referral to a mental health diversion program pursuant to the newly enacted sections 1001.35 and 1001.36?"Well, I honestly don't know what those statutes say.  But just to get things started, I'd want to know how serious the crime was.  More serious crimes probably aren't likely to get diversion."This appeal concerns the tragic death of Baby Boy A. . . ."Oh no.  Not one of these.  So depressing.". . . . following his home birth to then 15-year-old M.S."Oh my goodness.  Gave birth at home and then neglected the child, resulting in its death?!  That's so incredibly sad."Frightened that her parents would learn that she had been pregnant and given birth, M.S. inflicted fatal cuts on A.’s throat, severing his carotid artery and trachea. M.S. thereafter placed…

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