Juvenile Offenses in CA

Knowledgeable Modesto Criminal Defense Lawyer

Defending juvenile delinquency cases require specialized and thorough understanding of the law. Children and teenagers are unique because they can be charged with criminal conduct but lack the maturity to be treated as adults in most cases. The Law Offices of Mark Girdner can work hard to make sure your minor child's rights are protected and defended.

Charges & Penalties

Juvenile delinquency proceedings, sometimes referred to as Section 602 proceedings, are part of the civil law system. Similar to crimes committed by adults, they can lead to lasting damage to your child even though charges will not appear on their adult criminal record.

There are a variety of common juvenile delinquent charges, including:

• Shoplifting
• Truancy
• Curfew violations
• Parole violations
• Drug possession
• Gang activity
• Vandalism/destruction of property
• Homicide, murder, and manslaughter
• Trespassing
• Assault and battery
• Arson
• Theft crimes
• Statutory rape and molestation
• Weapons violations
• Alcohol-related crimes such as underage DUI and using a fake ID

Get Legal Help for Your Family

We understand the emotional stress our clients are under, which is why we strive to provide friendly, knowledgeable service to answer any questions and concerns parents and juveniles may have. We are here to walk you through every step of the process. Let us aggressively fight to defend your child’s rights! No matter what charges your minor child is facing, it is important to get quality legal representation.

Do not hesitate to contact us to speak to a lawyer who knows what they are doing and who are committed to defending the rights of juveniles in court. For over 15 years we have defended clients throughout Modesto, Stockton, Merced, Lodi, Ceres, Keyes, Oakdale, Ripon, Salida, Turlock, Manteca, and Tracy, and may be able to help you with your case.

Call us at (209) 326-1533 to schedule a free initial case evaluation.