practice-areas

01
Sep 2022

Sustracción de Menores

La legislación de California es bastante estricta cuando se trata de proteger los derechos de los menores, dado que los mismos son considerados personas incapaces para defenderse por sí solas y por ende deben de recibir amparo especial por parte del Estado. Al respecto son...

27
Apr 2021

Petty Theft

Petty theft involving offenses like shoplifting is most people's first criminal charge. Thus, making this experience and uncertainty of the charge's possible consequences more terrifying because you don't know what to expect. A petty theft charge may sound like a less serious...

27
Apr 2021

Juvenile Three Strikes Law

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...

27
Apr 2021

Juvenile Probation

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...

15
Apr 2021

Offenses Minors can be Tried as Adults

The thought of you or your child facing criminal charges is scary. It is more alarming when the child could be tried as an adult. According to statistics, in 2007, 39,014 offenders under the age of 18 were placed on probation. 15, 989 were placed in secure confinement. In 2009,...

15
Apr 2021

Juvenile Informal Diversion

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...

15
Apr 2021

Senate Bill 439

Several scientific studies, court decisions, and experiences have shown that minors should not be tried like grown-ups for the same criminal conduct. The same has also indicated that children are less capable of meaningfully navigating justice system processes, including...

13
May 2020

Dissuading a Witness or Victim

If you have been charged with the criminal offense of dissuading a witness or victim in Los Angeles, you may face severe consequences upon conviction. Therefore, you need to find a highly experienced and reputable criminal defense attorney who can help you obtain a favorable...