Santa Ana Juvenile Crime Lawyer

Types of Juvenile Offenses

Juvenile crimes can encompass many different things. They can include theft, shoplifting, assault and battery, drug crimes, DUI, street terrorism and gang related crimes. It is understood that juveniles should, in many cases, be treated differently than adults and that the focus must be more on treatment, education and rehabilitation as opposed to straight punishment. This is done with the goal of helping a youth turn into a productive and law-abiding adult.

There are separate courts, detention facilities and justice systems for juveniles. A juvenile can be charged with felonies as well as misdemeanors and infractions, and in some cases, a prosecutor will attempt to have the child tried as an adult. This means greater penalties for them and a permanent criminal record. Mr. Schaffer, a Santa Ana criminal defense attorney from our firm, can discuss with you the consequences of your child being found guilty and being propelled into the juvenile or adult justice system.

Avoiding Juvenile Crime Charges

Our firm understands that many children are influenced by their peers into undertaking an action that is illegal or they could quite possibly have been in the wrong place at the wrong time. Just because your child is accused of a crime does not mean that they are necessarily bad or are guilty. Mr. Schaffer spent 18 years as an Orange County Deputy District Attorney, working on juvenile and gang related crimes and has intimate knowledge as to how the juvenile justice system works.

Your child's future is at risk if you do not take immediate action to adequately defend them. Their education and employment opportunities can be greatly lessened if they are found guilty, giving them a disadvantage in life. We have worked in this field for many years and have had to deal with tough cases and impossible odds. This has put us in a position where we are relentless in helping our clients toward achieving their desired goals for their children's case.

Contact a Santa Ana juvenile crime lawyer to discuss the legal options for your child's defense.