by Gabriel Quinnan | Sep 17, 2020 | Juvenile Justice
How Juvenile Justice Cases Start One aspect of criminal defense often neglected by many attorneys is juvenile defense in juvenile court. Many of the rules and procedures in the juvenile system are very different from the adult system of justice, which is why it’s...
by Gabriel Quinnan | Mar 3, 2020 | Juvenile Justice
What Is Juvenile Delinquency In California? When a minor (a child under the age of 18) commits a crime, there are two possible types of offenses they might be guilty of. If the crime they committed is only a crime because of their age, that is typically called a...
by Gabriel Quinnan | Jan 21, 2020 | Juvenile Justice
Is Skipping School A Crime? In California, all children between the ages of six and eighteen are required to attend public school. The only exceptions are for children who are homeschooled, attend private school, or who have special needs. Children who fail to attend...
by Gabriel Quinnan | Oct 15, 2019 | Juvenile Justice
My Child Has Been Expelled From School, Now What? When a school or school district feels like they have exhausted all other disciplinary options when dealing with a problem student, the ultimate recourse is expulsion. Being expelled from a school (or the entire school...
by Gabriel Quinnan | Sep 3, 2019 | Juvenile Justice
Common Juvenile Drug Offenses In California Drugs and alcohol are two of the most frequent reasons for minors being arrested. When it comes to drugs, the most common charges are for possession of drugs and drug trafficking. The types and quantity of drugs can have a...
by Gabriel Quinnan | May 22, 2019 | Juvenile Justice
How To Seal Juvenile Records In California Contrary to what many people believe, juvenile records are not automatically sealed when a child or minor becomes a legal adult at eighteen years old. To seal a juvenile record, you will need to file an application in court....
