Los Angeles Juvenile Lawyers
Juvenile Crimes
All minors under the age of 17 years and above the age of 10 years are tried by the California Juvenile Court System. The main concern in these cases is not to punish the child for the crime committed but to reform and rehabilitate him or her. The sentences however, are dependant on the child’s criminal history and past sentences.
There are several things for which a child may be tried. The various types of juvenile crime are:
- Fighting in school
- Association with gangs
- Underage alcohol intake
- Theft related charges like shoplifting and burglary
- Vandalism
- Drug abuse
- DUI (Driving under the influence)
- Speeding and driving without a license.
- Running away from home (yes it is an offense)
- Probation violations
- Strike crimes (repeat offense)
- Sexual misconduct
- Trespassing
- Arson
Depending on the seriousness of the situation, the state of California provides for two classifications of the crime. It can either be a felony (for more serious crimes) or misdemeanor for less serious crimes.
If a child is booked under misdemeanor then the probable sentences include probation, a fine, a detention at a juvenile facility like boot camp or a ranch or there can be a combination of these. However, if the crime is not too serious like simply driving without a license, it can be just a fine.
If the child is charged with felony, it is a far more serious situation and a far more serious crime. Sentences include the possibility of prison time in facilities like California Youth Authority that similar to a state prison. It could be a treatment and rehabilitation program like house arrest (monitored electronically); detention; probation; community service or graffiti clean up duty.
The California Juvenile court functions absolutely differently from the adult courts and has its own set of rules and regulations. However, in certain cases the case may be elevated to an adult hearing in which case the juvenile case is dismissed and a fresh adult criminal charge is brought against the individual. This is the sole discretion of the prosecution and the judge.
If your child is facing a juvenile criminal charge, you need to hire a good Los Angeles juvenile crime lawyer. The good juvenile crimes attorney will have the exact knowledge of the juvenile system and will know how to defend a person facing these charges.
Here at the law offices of Ramiro J. Lluis and associates, our Los Angeles juvenile crimes lawyers are some of the best professionals in the field. We have over 30 years of experience in defending individuals facing juvenile crime and other criminal charges. Our expert Los Angeles criminal defense lawyers will be able to aggressively defend your case through their vast experience and deep knowledge of the judicial system. They will actively work with you to collect all the evidence and witnesses and build a strong argument in your favor. They will create valid motions to nullify the prosecution’s actions. So call us today for a consultation with one of our criminal attorneys.
