Juveniles over the age of 14 can indeed be required to register as sex offenders. According to the FBI, about 20% of reported rapes are committed by juveniles. In the criminal justice system, the topic of juvenile offenders and their potential registration as sex offenders is a complex and sensitive issue. As an Orange County…
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Domestic violence includes dating couples—being married or cohabitating is not necessary. According to the California courts website, “Juvenile domestic violence courts were established in response to the increase in teen dating violence…” In 2019, the Center for Disease Control’s Youth Risk Behavior Survey showed one in 12 high school students has suffered physical dating violence.…
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A common question we hear as Orange County juvenile defense attorneys is whether probation or parole is applicable to juveniles. Yes, in a nutshell, juveniles are eligible for both probation and parole. As a reminder, parole is for early-released prisoners while probation is a community-based alternative to jail. Juvenile Probation Juvenile probation is a form…
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With the guidance of an experienced Orange County juvenile defense lawyer, you can navigate juvenile court effectively. In this blog post, we will guide you through the key aspects of the juvenile court process, offer valuable insights, and provide actionable advice to help you make informed decisions. The Juvenile Court Process Let’s delve into the…
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According to Education Week, 18% of California schools have on-campus police today. Every year in California about 9,500 juveniles are arrested in school. Sadly, black students are arrested 7.4x more often and Hispanic students 6.9x more often than white students. Understanding the common reasons behind these school arrests is crucial in order to protect and…
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As a parent, it can be devastating to learn that your child is facing disciplinary action at school. Whether it’s a minor incident or a serious offense, understanding your child’s rights and navigating the complex world of school discipline hearings is crucial. Bringing a Lawyer to a School Discipline Hearing It’s essential to have legal…
Continue reading ›Many of the juveniles who are arrested and sentenced in the state of California are tried as a juvenile. Even though the above is true, there are some instances in which a juvenile can be, and is, sentenced as an adult for the crimes that they are alleged to have committed. Going over how the…
Continue reading ›If a minor is involved in a crime, then their involvement in this crime, as well as any other related information, will be placed into a juvenile record. Many people assume that this California juvenile record is automatically sealed – or, in turn, that its contents are expunged – when the minor turns eighteen. But,…
Continue reading ›The state of California’s juvenile court has jurisdiction over many of California’s youth. Going over who they have jurisdiction over, specifically, and what this means while speaking with a California juvenile defense lawyer will allow you to protect your child from unnecessary legal challenges. Who Does California’s Juvenile Court Have Jurisdiction Over? The state of…
Continue reading ›A wide variety of different entities maintain California’s juvenile justice system. Clarifying the most important entities that maintain the juvenile justice system and speaking with a California juvenile criminal law attorney at the Law Office of Katie Walsh will make it easier for you to deal with them and help your child obtain the best…
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