Juvenile law

The juvenile system emphasizes rehabilitation for juveniles – children under the age of 18.  The juvenile system holds children accountable.  It can either positively or negatively affect your child’s future.

Juvenile court encompasses many cases, including:

·     At-risk youths

·     Truancy from school

·     Dependency

·     Juvenile crimes

Juvenile court offers a greater range of options so the child can avoid the stigma of an adult criminal conviction.  For low-level offenses, juveniles do not need to go to court.  In addition, certain cases can have the records sealed.  Although juvenile court can be beneficial to a youngster, a guilty verdict can be extremely serious.  Consequences can affect their lives forever.

If your child is arrested for a juvenile crime, contact an Orange County Family Law attorney who has experience helping children and parents resolve conflict.