One of the scariest moments for a parent is to hear that their child is sitting in the back of a police car. You have no idea what is going to happen to them, what types of charges will be brought against them, or how they will be tried. You are frightened that they will never come home again as they will spend time in juvenile hall or will be placed in permanent foster care. You also worry about how the arrest will affect their permanent records.
Let Juvenile Crimes Lawyer Victor Orsatti Help You With The Coming Court Process
San Diego attorney Victor Orsatti takes on all types of juvenile crimes that may affect your child. Juvenile crimes are any illegal activity that a person under the age of 18 commits. There are a variety of misdemeanor and felony juvenile crimes and delinquency charges that may be brought up against your child. Victor can explain your rights, gather evidence and represent your child’s best interest in a court of law if your child is arrested.
Types of Juvenile Crimes and Delinquency Charges
- Underage drinking
- Driving without a license
- Running away from home
- School truancy
- Theft
- Vandalism
- Drug-related crimes
- Weapons possession
- Violent crimes
Several different things may happen to your child when they have been arrested for a juvenile crime. They may have to stay in detention. They may be given a Notice to Appear, or they may be sent to a probation camp. Victor Orsatti can help you understand the details of the arrest and the next steps that will be taken based on the type of crime.
You should also understand that some major violent crimes committed by your child can be tried in adult court. Crimes such as murder, rape, carjacking, kidnapping, robbery while using a weapon, certain drug crimes, and escaping a juvenile facility while under arrest for a different crime will have your child charged as an adult as they will be sentenced in the same way as adult criminals.
Contact Juvenile Crimes Lawyer Victor Orsatti Today
For whatever the charge against your child, contact San Diego Criminal lawyer Victor Orsatti to represent your child. He will use his decades of experience and knowledge to defend your child’s rights and to reduce or eliminate the charges brought against them.
For a free legal services consultation, please call 619-933-4688