A subpoena can reach basic account records, but the content of your teen’s messages and device data generally requires a warrant. Here’s the difference.
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California’s youth interrogation law gives minors a non-waivable right to speak with a lawyer before custodial questioning. Here’s what that means for your family.
Continue reading ›AB 3216 controls when students can use their phones, not whether a school can search one. Here’s the legal standard schools have to meet first.
Continue reading ›Teenagers sometimes make poor decisions that lead to serious legal consequences. What begins as a prank call, exaggeration, or impulsive statement can result in juvenile delinquency charges for filing false police reports or misusing 911 systems. Orange County prosecutors aggressively pursue these cases, arguing that false reports waste law enforcement resources and create public safety…
Continue reading ›Students often view hazing as harmless tradition or team bonding. However, California law treats certain initiation activities as serious crimes under Penal Code Section 245.6. At the Law Office of Katie Walsh, we defend juveniles accused of hazing in Orange County. As an Orange County juvenile defense lawyer, Katie Walsh understands the complex line between…
Continue reading ›Finding out that your child is facing juvenile vandalism charges can be a distressing experience. As a parent, you may feel a mix of emotions such as worry, disappointment, and confusion about how to best support your child during this challenging time. At The Law Office of Katie Walsh, we understand the complexities of juvenile…
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