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People below 18 are considered too young to understand the consequences of their actions. When a minor breaks the law, the case is heard and determined by the juvenile justice system and not a criminal justice system. Juvenile courts in the state are geared towards rehabilitation rather than punishment. The law holds that minors deserve…

Juvenile probation is a court order imposed on many juvenile offenders. The juvenile justice system’s main aim is rehabilitating minors, not punishing them. Therefore, probation is a less severe sentence than jail time. During probation, minors could undergo various programs to make them become better people. During probation, rules and restrictions are set, and your…

When a juvenile violates the law, they are held accountable for their actions like adult offenders. However, different laws govern trials and punishments in the juvenile system. After an arrest of a minor, the process they go through depends on the type and severity of the crime they committed. Juvenile informal diversion is when the…

When your child faces arrest in Van Nuys for breaking the law, they could face certain charges. During the trial, the prosecution and your child’s defense attorney present their arguments in court, and the presiding judge makes the final verdict based on the evidence provided. Disposition hearing in a juvenile court is when the judge…

Unlike in adult criminal cases, there is no bail in juvenile offenses in California. After a juvenile arrest and placement in custody, a minor is subject to a detention hearing. The purpose of the juvenile detention hearing is to determine whether a child should remain in custody awaiting the outcome of their case. If a…

Being arrested can be a traumatic experience, especially the arrest of a minor under your care. For a child, the incident will leave an impression on their young minds. Imagine what goes through their mind when law enforcement officers handcuffs and takes them away from the love and comfort of their homes. When a minor…

When handling juvenile cases, the California court follows a different procedure from the one used in adult criminal cases. Every state has a unique juvenile court system for juveniles who engage in illegal activities. Even though some courts judge minors to be delinquent, everyone that plays a part in a juvenile case, including the judges,…

An arrest can be a traumatic and overwhelming experience, particularly for minors who don’t understand the California criminal process. Not only will it be overwhelming for your kid, but also you, the parent, irrespective of the offense they’re alleged to commit. And even though guilty minors are not punished as adults (with a few exceptions),…