Juvenile Cases
A juvenile crime is any criminal act that is
committed by a minor (person below the legal age
of 18). All too often, juveniles and their
parents assume that because the crime was
committed by a minor, the minor will not be
subject to harsh legal penalties if convicted.
This belief is far from the truth. In
California, all juvenile crimes are taken very
seriously by law enforcement and are vigorously
prosecuted. Additionally, if the juvenile is
close to the legal age of 18, or has committed a
felony offense, he/she may be charged as an
adult, even at age 15 if its a serious or
violent offense.
If a juvenile is convicted of a criminal offense,
the court will usually focus upon rehabilitating the
minor instead of punishing them. It is believed that
juveniles can change their actions and delinquent
behavior if they receive proper counseling and
treatment. Due to the life-altering legal
consequences that are involved, it is always best to
obtain the services of a juvenile crimes defense
attorney like Todd Melnik who has the legal
background and knowledge it takes to successfully
fight juvenile crime charges. His goal as juvenile
crimes defense attorney is to preserve your child's
record so he or she can walk away from this
experience with minimal long-term effects. Keeping
young people out of the criminal justice system is
crucial for preserving their future.Young people
often feel that no one will listen to them,
especially not a lawyer. Mr. Melnik has many years
of experience working with juveniles and always
gives each minor and their case, the time, attention
and focus they deserve.
Contact Mr. Melnik and
discuss your childs case with him.
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