San Jose Area Teen Arrested After Allegedly Assaulted Cop

Police used a Taser on a teen who they say had been smashing side mirrors on cars in a parking lot. They also say the San Jose area teen punched a cop after they tried to arrest him, leading to the use of the Taser. When teens are arrested for violent crimes, they sometimes don't understand their rights. Police will talk to them without a parent, guardian or attorney present, and if a teen says something to them, authorities may use it against the teen in court.

The teenager in this case is facing charges of felony vandalism, public drunkenness, battery on a police officer and resisting arrest. All of these charges can lead to significant consequences if the person is convicted. Many times when a teen is charged with a crime, they might find it hard to further their education and might even have difficulty finding a job.

Because of the potential consequences, it might be wise for a teen and their parents to speak with a criminal defense attorney. An attorney can help make sure their rights are preserved. If police said or did anything that might have violated the teen's rights during an arrest, it might lead to a wrongful conviction.

A rigorous criminal defense can help fight charges and might be able to reduce the impact criminal charges have on a teenager's future. Criminal charges could have an effect on a person's ability to get into college and further their education beyond high school. An alleged mistake as a teenager shouldn't mean a person's entire future goals become unattainable.

Contact San Jose Criminal Defense Attorney William Chestnut at 408-298-6990 or at williamchestnutlaw.com for assistance with criminal defense matters.