Juvenile Crimes

Juvenile crimes are a nightmare for the entire family.  Lives may be torn apart when a minor is accused of a serious crime.  If you are under 18 and break the law, you can be charged with a juvenile crime.  Your case will be handled by the Juvenile System, including Juvenile Corrections and Juvenile Court.  This is true even if you are emancipated.

There are several different events that a court may order in the state of California including…

•           Your child may live with you under court supervision.

•           Your child may be put on probation. He or she may have to live with a relative, in a foster home or group home, or in an institution.
•           Your child may be put on probation and sent to a probation camp or ranch. Your child can be sent to the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. If your child is tried in adult court, he or she WILL be sent to the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. 

If you are ever faced with a minor being arrested in the San Jose area make sure that you take the proper and immediate steps.  Your first step is to call the experienced juvenile defense attorney in the area, William Chestnut.  Attorney Chestnut has been dealing with the defense of minors for over 30 years.  Call him to walk through the proper steps at (408) 298-6990.