Criminal Defense

Juvenile Offenses and Juvenile Delinquency

When a juvenile is accused of a crime in California, the criminal process is very different than in adult court. The juvenile crime is called an act of delinquency and requires juvenile court intervention to deal with the delinquency. The following types of behavior often subject juveniles to juvenile court jurisdiction:

• Assault and battery
• Burglery
• Curfew violations
• Drug and narcotics use
• Gang-related activities
• Robbery
• Sexual misconduct
• Shoplifting
• Skipping school
• Theft
• Traffic violations
• Truancy
• Trespassing
• Underage drinking

Depending on the offense involved, punishments may vary from probation to incarceration in a California Youth Authority detention facility. If you or someone you care about has been arrested or charged with juvenile delinquency or a juvenile offense, please contact the lawyers at Cron, Israels & Stark today. We offer:

• Certified Specialists in Criminal Law
• Emergency service - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
• Free initial consultations
• Evening and weekend appointments
• Personal care and attention by an experienced California lawyer