Juvenile Crimes

As Former Los Angeles Prosecutors, our firm specializes in aggressive Criminal Defense work in Southern California Courts - in the area of Juvenile Crimes. We promise that only the three firm partners work on your case, rather than young attorneys, contract lawyers, or case managers. Our law firm has been recognized as a Top 5% U.S. Law Firm based on peer reviews from other attorneys, judges, and prosecutors, in the area of legal ethics, professionalism, and judgment. We have more than 50 years experience in defending all criminal matters.

What is a juvenile crime?

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. 

Frequently Committed Juvenile Crimes
In the state of California, commonly committed juvenile crimes include:  DUI, petty theft, shoplifting, assault, battery, drug possession, gang crimes, carjacking, vehicular theft, burglary, drug possession with intent to sell, sex crimes, and vandalism.    

California Juvenile Crime Legal Penalties
Once a minor is convicted a crime, he/she may be punished with:

• jail time
• placement in a juvenile detention center
• large fines
• community service
• probation
• parole
• mandatory drug and alcohol counseling
• court ordered therapy

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 in a person’s best interest to obtain the services of a criminal defense attorney who has the legal background and knowledge it takes to successfully fight juvenile crime charges.   

For our clients' convenience, we have offices in the vicinity of courthouses in Antelope Valley, Beverly Hills, Burbank, Glendale, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Pasadena, San Fernando, South Bay, Ventura, Valencia, Whittier, and San Bernardino, and we are accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our main office is directly across the street from the Van Nuys Court and the Van Nuys LAPD Jail.
 
Hiring an Experienced Juvenile Crimes Attorney
Kestenbaum, Eisner & Gorin, LLP is a criminal defense law firm that has been helping clients throughout Southern California contest their criminal charges and obtain superior results for years.  Our skilled juvenile crimes attorneys have over 50 years of collective court room experience and we are fully prepared to undertake our clients’ cases.  When we work with our clients and their parents, we do everything possible to make sure that they receive the attention, resources, and dedicated legal counsel that they deserve. 

If you have been charged with a serious juvenile offense, or if your child has been charged with a crime, do not hesitate to call Kestenbaum, Eisner & Gorin, LLP at (877) 781-1570.  Our knowledgeable legal team can evaluate your case and advise you of your legal options.

Contact Kestenbaum, Eisner & Gorin, LLP today!