Juvenile Crimes

Bakersfield Juvenile Crimes Lawyer

Information on Juvenile Crimes Charges and Penalties

22. When a child is charged with a criminal accusation, it is a very frightening experience for the child and the parents or guardians. While the elements of a charged crime are the same in juvenile delinquency cases, there are many important distinctions between juvenile and adult court. For example, a juvenile does not have a right to bail out of custody and can be ordered detained in juvenile hall while the case is pending. This alone can be a devastated experience for a minor who has never been subjected to physical confinement and isolation from loved ones.

At Humphrey & Thompson, we start with the position that a minor should not be detained in juvenile hall simply based on an accusation. We fight from the beginning to keep our juvenile clients out of custody and in the supportive care of their parents or guardians. In juvenile court, the probation officer and the prosecutor are given substantial deference by many judges. This is the reason it is vital that we never rely on police or probation reports, but fully evaluate and investigate each case. In juvenile court, there is a danger that the minor will be caught up in the assembly line process that puts minors into the system without a second thought. Mr. Humphrey and Mr. Thompson understand that juvenile criminal cases require attention to detail, independent investigation, and dedicated advocacy to get the best outcome possible.

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At Humphrey & Thompson, we will immediately get to work to craft an aggressive, forceful defense to help you in obtaining the best possible outcome. Our decades of experience will be utilized in examining every detail of your case to ensure you are receiving the best defense available. Our goal is to be there for you to assist you with your legal needs during this difficult time. We are prepared to take immediate action to protect the rights and future of young people facing criminal charges of all types.