Experienced and Compassionate California Criminal Defense Lawyer
Helping Minor Children Following Criminal Charges
Juveniles can face prolonged detention or sentences in custody depending on the charges they face. While the purpose of juvenile court is to rehabilitate the minor instead of punishing him/her, juvenile court judges often believe that keeping the minor away from society for a prolonged period of time equates to "rehabilitation." Therefore, a parent of a minor who has been charged with a criminal offense should seek experienced legal counsel as soon as possible.
Juveniles' criminal records are, for the most part, sealed, minimizing the possible effects of a conviction on children's futures. The real risk of juvenile charges for most parents is prolonged jail time. The parents of a convicted minor also are liable for victim restitution in most cases.
Though police often have the option to take minors home to their parents following an arrest, incarceration frequently results, especially for serious violations like a shooting, a sex crime, and other violent or weapons-related crimes. If your child is in jail or juvenile hall, or is at home but faces a juvenile criminal charge, the attorneys of The Law Offices of Kerry L. Armstrong, APLC, can provide experienced legal help. Both Kerry L. Armstrong and Dan Greene have substantial experience handling juvenile delinquency cases.
The length of your child's initial incarceration will likely depend on the results of a detention hearing. Here are some of the things we can do to prepare your child's case for his or her detention hearing:
- Bring in family members
- Present letters attesting to the minor's character
- Gather and present the accused's school grades and demonstrate that the child has no prior record (when applicable)
We have handled hundreds of juvenile cases involving a broad range of charges. We have accomplished acquittals, dismissals of charges, and releases from incarceration for the following violations:
- DUI
- Child molestation (when the accused is also a minor)
- Assault
- Sex crimes, including rape by intoxication, statutory rape, and sexual battery
- Gang-related crimes
- Weapons charges and criminal threats
If your child is in jail, we can seek to have him/her released at the detention hearing, then provide experienced juvenile law criminal defense. For more information, contact our office.
Contact Us
Contact Kerry L. Armstrong and Dan Greene of The Law Offices of Kerry L. Armstrong, APLC, for experienced juvenile criminal defense legal help. We offer free initial consultations, accept credit cards, employ a Spanish speaker, and staff our phones 24 hours a day. To contact a San Diego lawyer, call 619-234-2300 today.
