Solano County Juvenile Lawyers

Why Hire a Juvenile Law Attorney?

It is important that parents do not underestimate the power and authority of the California juvenile justice system. While a minor offense may lead a parent to believe that an attorney is unnecessary to secure a positive outcome for their child’s case, this is simply not the case.

In juvenile court proceedings, the defendant does not have the right to a jury trial. A juvenile judge will make the determination of guilt and will also decide what sentence will be administered. This may result in the removal of your child from home for an extended period of time while he or she is placed in a juvenile detention facility, the equivalent of state prison for adults. While the juvenile justice system is supposed to be geared toward rehabilitating offenders, it is a fact that this does not always occur. Depending upon the case and the circumstances of the offense, it is possible that a juvenile may be tried as an adult and will therefore face serious penalties and prosecution in state court rather than juvenile court.

The effects of a juvenile conviction are far reaching. In addition to any immediate penalties that a defendant may face, a minor convicted of a juvenile crime may have difficulty in furthering his or her education as well as in getting employment. Your child deserves a bright future, and an experienced juvenile law attorney can provide this by protecting his or her rights in the face of serious criminal charges.

Fairfield Juvenile Defense Attorneys

Because the criminal processes are different for juvenile cases, your lawyer should be experienced in defending juvenile cases in particular. At Maas Law Offices, our Fairfield juvenile defense attorneys are extremely familiar with the juvenile court process and what actions we can take to effectively protect our clients’ rights. We represent juveniles throughout Solano County and Contra Costa County, and we offer a free case evaluation.

Contact a Solano County juvenile law attorney at Maas Law Offices today!