The Effects of Juvenile Crime in California.

Juvenile crime tears apart families.  If someone in your family is under the age of 18 and breaks the law, they 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 so don’t think for a second that changes the scenario.

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

1.  Your child may live with you under court supervision.

2.  Your child may be get probation. He or she may have to live with a relative, in a foster home or group home, or perhaps some other type of institution.

3.  The juvenile may be sent to a probation camp or ranch. Look up the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. If your child happens to be 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 immediate action.  Your first step is to call the experienced juvenile defense attorney William Chestnut.  Attorney Chestnut has been dealing with the defense of minors for 4 decades.  Call him to discuss the proper steps to take at (408) 298-6990.