Juvenile Crime Overview

Los Angeles Juvenile Crime Lawyers

The law firm of Lewin & Associates is a criminal defense firm with expertise in juvenile crimes, including all juvenile misdemeanor and juvenile felony charges. If your child has been arrested for a crime, you need an experienced California juvenile criminal defense attorney. At Lewin & Associates we understand that in today's society minors may be punished with serious consequences when faced with criminal charges. With the representation of a skilled Los Angeles juvenile crimes defense lawyer at Lewin & Associates your child will have a chance to stay out of jail, or have their sentence reduced or altered. Mr. Lewin has been successfully representing defendants in criminal defense cases for years and has offices located throughout Southern California for your convenience.

Juvenile crime cases are represented with the same aggressive manner as are adult crime cases, even though the laws are very different. The main goal involved in juvenile criminal case is rehabilitation of the offender, rather than jail time. Thus, the laws and rules for juvenile court are different than adult criminal offense rules. The Los Angeles juvenile criminal defense attorneys at Lewin & Associates are experienced and skilled in all areas of juvenile criminal defense law, and will provide your child with excellent legal representation.

In California there are different levels of crime, each accompanied by their own unique penalties. If you minor child has been charged with an infraction he or she may have to pay a fine. If your child has been charged with a misdemeanor he or she may be placed on probation, attend a juvenile facility, or pay a fine. If your child has been charged with a felony offense he or she may be faced with a length of time in prison or a juvenile detention center.

Persons under the age of eighteen who commit serious or violent crimes are many times treated like adults. The court may carry out a hearing to decide if the youth will be tried as a child or an adult. Some of the factors that will determine which system to use are: the type of criminal offense committed, previous criminal history, prior rehabilitation. A California juvenile crimes defense attorney at Lewin & Associates will be prepared to defend your child in any situation, whether they are tried as a child or adult.

The following are things you should know if you have been arrested for a juvenile crime:

• You have the right to appeal the decision of the court.
• You do not have to incriminate yourself.
• You should be informed of the charges being brought against you.
• Do not speak about your juvenile criminal case to anyone (except your lawyer).
• You can have your juvenile criminal attorney present during questioning.

Remember, do not say anything to anyone without your attorney!

If your child has been arrested for any of the above crimes, or any other misdemeanor or felony contact a California juvenile criminal defense attorney immediately.

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