When a young person is accused of a crime or is being investigated, it is a painful, stressful time for the entire family. Often there is justifiable fear that the police, prosecutors and judges will not treat the juvenile fairly. Most juvenile offenses involve only a child's poor judgment.
The California "Three Strikes Law" has been held to apply to juvenile adjudications in many situations. Therefore, your child needs an advocate and a guide through this system to prevent their adult lives from being forever adversely affected.
Contact a California Child Criminal Defense Lawyer
In many cases, a juvenile may be subject to trial in adult court. At the Law Office of John R. Fielding, Jr. & Associates, our juvenile defense attorneys protect the rights and freedom of young people, negotiating with the appropriate authorities in an attempt to prevent the child from being prosecuted as an adult. Even in juvenile court proceedings, a sentence of incarceration is possible.
At every stage of a juvenile case, we aggressively and compassionately represent our young clients. We apply our decades of experience to find creative ways to solve problems. At the Law Office of John R. Fielding, Jr. & Associates in San Diego, we are not only interested in the facts of the case; we counsel the juvenile clients in a way that is intended to prevent situations before they become problems in court.
If necessary, counselors are retained to assess the minor and determine if there is an underlying reason for certain behaviors. We approach the authorities with rehabilitation options, always keeping in mind what is best for the client. We also use strategies acquired from years of criminal defense practice to mitigate sentencing.
Some of the juvenile charges we handle include:
- Assault and Battery
- Other Violent Crimes
- Drug Use
- Drug Sales and Trafficking
- Sexual Misconduct
- Theft and Shoplifting
- Vandalism
- DUI/DWI and Traffic Violations
- Sealing of Juvenile Record
If a minor in your family has been charged with or is being investigated for a juvenile crime, please contact us. It is critical that your young loved one get help from an attorney immediately.
