Mistakes made during youth shouldn’t define the rest of your life. Unfortunately, juvenile records can often act as a barrier to future opportunities. The good news? You don’t have to carry that burden forever. In California, sealing juvenile records can be a powerful way to help young people move forward without the stigma of their…
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Social media has become integral to our lives, but its impact on legal cases can be complicated – especially juvenile criminal cases. The proliferation of social media platforms allows for easy and instantaneous sharing of information, making it challenging to prevent the spread of sensitive and confidential details related to juvenile cases. Families involved in…
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A juvenile detention hearing involves a minor who has been accused of a crime and faces potential “incarceration” in Orange County Juvenile Hall. The outcome of the hearing can have long-term consequences for the minor’s future. Going into this hearing, you’ll want to have a thorough understanding of the applicable laws and legal procedures pertaining…
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Juvenile diversion programs recognize the unique circumstances and developmental needs of minors and seek to address their underlying issues. By diverting youth away from formal court proceedings and offering them rehabilitative and educational programs, we can help them learn from their mistakes and avoid the long-lasting consequences of a criminal record. If your child is…
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Research done specifically on Orange County juvenile inmates suggests only 8% of inmates will become chronic offenders (1). Is 8% too much? On one hand, the structured environment and rehabilitation programs offered in juvenile detention halls can help delinquents turn their lives around. With accessible education, counseling, and support, positive behavioral changes can be witnessed…
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There are many specific requirements to visit an inmate at Orange County Juvenile, so you’ll want to come prepared. As an experienced Orange County juvenile defense attorney, our office is very familiar with visiting policies at OC juvie. There are a lot of rules to be familiar with, but taking the time in advance to…
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Having a child sent to youth detention is terrifying, to say the least. The good news is that the Orange County Juvenile Hall actually has a good reputation. As an Orange County juvenile defense attorney, I have visited this facility hundreds of times, know the staff and procedures, as well as hear insider information from…
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According to the National Center for Juvenile Justice, minors are responsible for 10-15% of reported sexual offenses across the country (1). With numbers this high, under-age sex offenders in California are indeed required to register just like adults. Registering sex offenders is about protecting future victims, not about rehabilitation or punishment. At the Orange County…
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Juveniles over the age of 14 can indeed be required to register as sex offenders. According to the FBI, about 20% of reported rapes are committed by juveniles. In the criminal justice system, the topic of juvenile offenders and their potential registration as sex offenders is a complex and sensitive issue. As an Orange County…
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Domestic violence includes dating couples—being married or cohabitating is not necessary. According to the California courts website, “Juvenile domestic violence courts were established in response to the increase in teen dating violence…” In 2019, the Center for Disease Control’s Youth Risk Behavior Survey showed one in 12 high school students has suffered physical dating violence.…
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