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There's no doubt that being a parent in California can feel like a full-time job. It isn't always easy, especially when your child frequently breaks the law. With that in mind, one parent recently found out that a single diagnosis changed the course of her son's life...
One of the most challenging aspects of the justice system is the fact that juvenile offenders are often placed in the court system for adults. The penalties are much harsher and the prison environment is more dangerous than a juvenile facility, and often this leads to...
If you have been arrested and charged with DUI, then the results of your breathalyzer test are critical evidence in your case. However, just because the breath test results say that you are guilty doesn't mean that your case is over. There are ways to challenge the...
Understandably, some California parents deal with a lot of stress after learning that their children are facing juvenile charges. If this situation happens, it's helpful to understand what other parents experience during this time. Here's a closer look at what happens...
In California as well as other states, juvenile court has long been an especially unfriendly element of the court system, and there is a considerable amount of opposition to defendants. People in the system need to be ready for this. Juvenile court bias One of the...
According to the Supreme Court, juvenile courts must afford basic constitutional protections. Juveniles have the right to counsel, the right to cross-examine witnesses, the right to silence and the right to advance notice of charges. The Supreme Court is expanding the...
Before you move to a new state, it's important to check that your protective order will still be valid. California typically enforces out-of-state protective orders that other states issue. Types of orders If your out-of-state protective order is to prevent another...
Being convicted of domestic violence in any state comes with severe personal, legal and financial penalties. The defendant and their defense attorney have to create a valid legal strategy to use in a California court. Lack of evidence Many defendants undergo...
Not all juvenile crimes are created equal; some are more serious than others. That's why, sometimes, juvenile cases get transferred to adult courts. This happens when the juvenile is charged with a serious crime, or if they’ve had multiple arrests in the past. The...
When a juvenile is arrested and charged with a crime in California, their records may or may not be automatically sealed once they turn 18. Here are the factors that the court considers. Eligibility for expungement Upon satisfactory completion of your punishment and...