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Defending Juveniles who have been charged with Violent Crimes in California
In many instances, people under 18 years of age and who have been accused of committing a crime will be tried in juvenile court. However, in the case of more violent crimes, juveniles can be tried in adult court, potentially resulting in severe penalties that could affect them for the rest of their lives.
If you or a loved one is a juvenile under the California Penal Code and have been charged with committing a crime of violence, you need an experienced defense lawyer on your side who regularly handles juvenile cases. At The Law Offices of David S. Chesley, our knowledgeable team of California juvenile criminal defense lawyers offer you skilled representation at defending your case and helping you achieve the best possible result in your circumstances
Many juvenile criminal proceedings go forward in juvenile court. The primary goal of juvenile court is to rehabilitate the minor. The major steps in the juvenile court process include the following:
All of these hearings and legal proceedings in a juvenile criminal case must occur within certain time frames. This ensures that all cases are kept on track and that they do not drag on for years at a time. The experienced California juvenile violent crime lawyers at The Law Offices of David S. Chesley can explain the steps of the juvenile court process to you and can determine if your case is likely to be transferred to adult court.
If a case is allowed to proceed forward in juvenile court, there are several available case dispositions. In some instances, the minor may be able to complete a diversion program and have his or her charge dismissed after successfully completing the probation. The minor may also be subject to one of the following:
The juvenile criminal defense lawyers at The Law Offices of David S. Chesley can help you explore all of the available alternatives and may be able to help you obtain the lightest sentence possible. A lawyer can also argue for a diversion program or a period of criminal probation on your behalf, potentially helping you avoid a conviction.
In some instances, minors who have been charged with a serious crime of violence may have their cases tried in adult court, as opposed to juvenile court. The California prosecutor, for example, may request a transfer hearing. During that hearing, a judge will decide whether or not the minor should be criminally charged as an adult, rather than as a juvenile. Once a person turns 21 years old, he or she is no longer eligible for juvenile court, and the juvenile court will no longer have jurisdiction over him or her.
There are numerous violent crimes which can subject a juvenile to adult court proceedings, rather than juvenile court proceedings. Some of those crimes include the following:
In cases where a juvenile is charged as an adult, the juvenile may be subject to adult penalties, including fines and incarceration. The California juvenile violent crime lawyers at The Law Offices of David S. Chesley can help you minimize the consequences of an adult conviction and can fight for a charge reduction or plea deal on your behalf.
At The Law Offices of David S. Chesley, we understand the stress and uncertainty of being charged with a juvenile crime of violence. Our skilled legal team is ready to assist you with your case and defend you in the courtroom. Your lawyer may be able to raise an alibi on your behalf, allege that you were entrapped by a police officer, or that you committed the crime under duress.
To schedule a free consultation and case evaluation with our California juvenile violent crimes lawyer, please call us today at 1-800-755-5174, or contact us online.
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