Santa Ana- Santa Ana police arrested a 15 year old boy for vandalism and possession of marijuana for sale. On Friday a store owner called the police complaining that someone was tagging on his wall. He told police were the boy was walking. He was spotted police officers that were in the area. When they searched him they found multiple bags of marijuana on him and a spray can, which matched the vandalism on the wall. He is being held at Juvenile Hall on the suspicion of vandalism, possession of marijuana for sale, and being affiliated with a gang.
In California, Juvenile crimes are dealt with much differently than adult crimes. In many cases the judge wants to keep the minor out of jail so punishments like community service are available. Possession of marijuana for sale is a fairly serious crime. It is considered much more serious than just possession of marijuana for personal use. It can be found in the California Health and safety code section 11360. It states that any person who either transports or sales marijuana is guilty of a felony. In this case there is also the charge of a vandalism .This charge can be found in the California Penal Code section 594. It says anyone who has graffiti another's property is guilty of vandalism. Depending on how much the damage amounts to will determine if it gets charged and a misdemeanor or felony. The minor may also face additional charges because he is in a gang. In California if it is found by the court the crime was committed for a gang there could be a gang enhancement that will be added to the sentence.
Since there is a chance the minor facing the charges is able to serve a community service sentence rather than a jail sentence, it is important to hire a Santa Ana juvenile crimes defense attorney to help you in defending the charges.
How can an Irvine juvenile crimes defense attorney help you defend you in your case?
At the Law Office of Michael Guisti we have been very successful in representing
clients in their juvenile crimes cases. It is important to hire an attorney that has had experience in defending minors at Juvenile Hall and can help. We have handled cases in Orange, Los Angeles, San Diego, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties.He has been successful in handling all types of criminal defense cases such as murder, attempted murder, white collar crimes, fraud, sex crimes, grand theft auto, and assault and battery.
If you or some on you know needs an experience Orange County criminal defense attorney to help you or a loved one in a Juvenile crimes case or any other misdemeanor or felony case contact our attorney today to schedule an appointment at (714)530-9690 or visit our website at www.topcalifronialawyer.com.
