Immediately contact an experienced juvenile law attorney. George Kita has successfully handled more than 1000 juvenile cases. He is a former juvenile deputy district attorney, and is available for a free consultation at (626) 975-2080 or at (866) 548- 2529 or email: juvylawyer@aol.com.

I - Juvenile law is a specialized field and few criminal lawyers have the requisite training and experience to handle juvenile cases. The procedures are far different than adult court. As a result many long time criminal attorneys who are used to practicing in adult court, commit serious mistakes in juvenile court. Experience does matter.

 

The law offices of George Kita can do the following:

1)       Contact probation officer and D.A before the juvenile petition is filed.
2)       Convince probation not to request that the petition be filed.
3)       Request minors release.
4)       Request that probation informally supervise your child without a petition filed.
5)       Suggest to probation a rehabilitation program to help your child.
6)       Convince the D.A not to file charges.
7)       Convince the D.A to file lesser charges.
8)    If a petition is filed suggest a D.A. continuance to earn a dismissal.      
9)    If a petition is filed litigate the case and fight for a dismissal.
10)  Fight to have your child acquitted of all charges at trial.

II - Positive achievements

You should gather all documented positive achievements by your child certificate of achievement, certificates, etc.

III - Report Cards.

Bring your child's report card. The better the grades the better the impression  for the court.  Probation will ask you for these documents whether you volunteer them or not.

IV - Reference letters.

Some juvenile judges will want to know whether anyone can vouch for your child's character. These letters from teachers, church, employers and neighbors are helpful, and give a balanced viewpoint of your child.

V - Your child should not discuss the facts of case with probation nor police. 

Inform your child not to make any statements until attorney has been consulted with. Any statement made by your child to either probation or police can be used against your child in the juvenile court proceeding.

 

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	Firm resume		What to do if your child has been arrested?
	Where is your child being detained?		What juvenile court will my child be at?
	The process of a juvenile criminal case		Significant juvenile victories
	Juvenile camps		California Youth Authority
	Rights for your child		Will my child's case be sent to adult court?
	Sealing juvenile records		Juvenile probation offices
	How to contact us		School Expulsion Hearings
	Useful juvenile links		Juvenile Appeals

NOTE: The juvenile crime, juvenile defense, juvenile criminal defense, juvenile rights, juvenile tried as an adult, criminal defense, serious felony or other legal defense information presented at this site should not be construed to be formal legal advice nor the formation of a lawyer or attorney client relationship. The web site of the Law Offices of George Kita has been designed to provide educational information only and is not intended to offer legal advice. His practice is limited to Southern California Courts. There is no express or implied intent to solicit business from outside of California. Nothing herein is intended to constitute a guarantee, warranty or prediction regarding the outcome of your legal matter. Every case is different and outcomes will vary depending on the unique facts and legal issues of your case.