A wide variety of juvenile detention alternatives exist in California. Going over these juvenile detention alternatives and speaking with a California criminal defense lawyer will allow you and your child to obtain the best possible legal outcome. What Is Juvenile Detention? Many of those who are arrested for a crime but are under the age…
Continue reading ›A juvenile criminal record can lead to long-term consequences. Going over these long-term consequences and, if necessary, speaking with a juvenile criminal defense lawyer in California makes obtaining the best possible legal outcome much easier. What Is A Juvenile Criminal Record? A criminal record is a document that pertains to one particular individual, listing their…
Continue reading ›Everyone makes mistakes and missteps in life, including children. Sometimes, miscalculations are a learning experience that does not come with life-changing impacts; other times, the errors result in not only a lesson but also severe repercussions. A child’s young mind may not think ahead about potential consequences or adverse outcomes that may come with the…
Continue reading ›A good juvenile criminal defense lawyer can and will assist your child. In this article, our California juvenile criminal defense attorney at the Law Office of Katie Walsh will go over the ways in which a legal professional will help your child overcome their legal woes. What Is A Juvenile Criminal Defense Lawyer? A juvenile…
Continue reading ›The primary goal of the California juvenile criminal justice system is rehabilitation. Formal and informal juvenile diversion programs in California can be offered to ensure that a child is rehabilitated and, in turn, diverted from criminal acts. Going over what formal and informal juvenile diversion programs are and speaking with a Newport Beach, CA, juvenile…
Continue reading ›No matter their age, every United States citizen – and, in turn, every citizen who lives within the state of California – has certain rights that they can and should exercise in the event that they are arrested. Going over these rights, informing your child of them, and speaking with a lawyer in the event…
Continue reading ›The California juvenile justice system differs from the proceedings in an adult court in Orange County. For example, most juvenile court hearings are closed to the public. Juvenile court proceedings are generally confidential, and the disclosure of juvenile court records is limited. Our trusted and experienced Orange County juvenile defense attorney, Katie Walsh, will discuss…
Continue reading ›Restorative justice seeks to repair the harm caused by criminal behavior. Using a victim-centered approach to address crime allows the victim and the juvenile who caused harm to opt into a facilitated conversation about what happened. One of the goals of restorative justice is to resolve the matter so it doesn’t happen again. Restorative justice…
Continue reading ›When a child is exposed to trauma in the form of a dangerous or life-threatening experience, it can impact his or her development. Trauma can result from many events but often involves domestic violence, community violence, and sexual abuse. When children are exposed to trauma in their childhood, it can have long-lasting adverse effects that…
Continue reading ›You are not alone if your child has gotten in trouble with the law. Many adults struggled with juvenile delinquency and their youth and went on to live healthy and productive lives. The mistakes we make in our youth shouldn’t haunt us for the rest of our lives. Children and teenagers don’t fully understand the…
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