“It is better to be young in your failures
than old in your successes.”
Flannery O’Conner

If your child has been confronted by a police officer after alleged violation of state or federal law, the police officer will have multiple ways to deal with the offense. At the discretion of the police officer who is confronting the minor, a simple warning may be issued or your child may be detained until you are summoned come pick him/her up. If the crime is deemed serious enough, your child may be required to appear in juvenile court, and he/she could possibly be kept in detention.

Since police officers, prosecuting attorneys, and judges – all seasoned juvenile crime professionals – are the typical players in these court cases, it is advised that you seriously consider hiring an attorney to represent your child. Once the case reaches juvenile court, the consequences your child faces could be significant.

What’s At Stake In Juvenile Court?

San Jose Juvenile Court Lawyer And Santa Clara Criminal Defense Attorney

With the help of an experienced juvenile court attorney, you can petition the judge to pursue creative alternatives to juvenile detention for your child. When a minor is found to be in delinquency, there a number of things that will precede the penalties chosen. Your child will be interviewed by a probation officer and possibly ordered to see a psychologist for diagnosis. Although the judge’s job is to choose a penalty that is in the best interest of your child, there is no substitute for having the advocacy of your attorney to help see to it that your wishes are communicated and heard.

At the disposition hearing a sentence will be given. There may be a variety of consequences your child could have imposed. Some common possibilities include:

• Paying a fine
• Repaying the victim for damages (Restitution)
• Working to repair vandalized or damaged property
• Juvenile detention confinement
• Attend counseling
• After-school programs
• Counseling
• Required community service
• Probation

One of the San Jose area’s most experienced juvenile law attorneys is Mr. Wesley Schroeder. If your child has been detained for a criminal action and is scheduled to appear in juvenile court, contact Wesley today.

Wesley Schroeder – San Jose Juvenile Law Attorney

Each story is unique and presents challenges that you should not have to face alone. Let Wesley Schroeder help you and your family pursue the best possible outcome in your case.

Call (408) 277-0377 or contact us online to schedule an appointment with our firm and let us get started on your case today. Wesley’s skilled and proficient counsel is available to your family so that you can have the highest quality representation for your case.