California Juvenile Crime Defense Attorneys
Defending Minors in Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside, San Diego and Orange County
A juvenile crime requires the representation of an attorney who is experienced specifically with the California juvenile court system, in order to provide the most effective defense possible. Juvenile court is different than adult court, and a minor accused of a strike crime will usually face very different penalties than an adult. At times, the prosecution may attempt to have a child tried as an adult, where they will face adult penalties. A skilled Orange County juvenile crimes defense lawyer will be invaluable in helping to avoid this unfortunate situation .
Some of the juvenile offenses an attorney at our firm can handle include:
- Juvenile Delinquency Offenses: offenses which can be pursued as “strikes” whether the individual is a minor or an adult, including:
Act Quickly – Consult a Juvenile Criminal Defense Attorney
It is crucial to consult a juvenile crimes defense attorney as soon as possible if your child has been charged with a criminal offense of any sort. Working with a lawyer as soon as possible may result in formal charges never being filed and in lesser penalties and charges that your child faces. Avoiding having your child tried as an adult is of the utmost importance, and working with a lawyer at the onset of any charges can help to avoid this. Additionally, certain felony offenses committed by a minor over the age of 16 may qualify as a strike.
An attorney is your only hope to avoid these harsh penalties and allow the juvenile court system to do what it is supposed to do: rehabilitate rather than punish. At our firm, we handle juvenile crime charges throughout Riverside, Orange County, Los Angeles, San Bernardino and San Diego.
Contact an Orange County juvenile crime defense lawyer at our firm today!
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