Santa Ana - A 16 year old Santa Ana juvenile was recently arrested for allegedly killing a 14 year old man. Police had found the man's body in an alley located in Santa Ana. It is alleged that the boy killed the victim with an object while he was robbing him. He will face robbery and murder charges.
Juveniles crimes are dealt with differently than adult charges in California. The punishment s for juveniles are considered not to be as harsh and often include community service instead of a jail sentences. However a juvenile can not be charged as a minor is the crime committed is considered dangerous. For example in this case, the suspect committed murder. The judge can decide to charge him as an adult instead of as a minor. Murder is defined in the California Penal code section 187 and is defined as the unlawful killing of another. Robbery can be found in Penal code section 211 and it states that robbery is the taking of another's property through force or fear. If the suspect is convicted he could face a long prison sentences as well as fines.
Juveniles have the opportunity to have their records sealed. A Santa Ana juvenile defense attorney can take you through the steps of getting the juveniles records sealed. This means that their criminal records can not be accessed by the public. However, if you miss the time from to have them sealed they will be visible to the public and will stay on their record for years.
Why is it important to hire an Orange County defense attorney or a Irvine juvenile crimes defense attorney to defend your loved ones juvenile charge?
Having a criminal record as a minor can change their whole lives. Having their records properly sealed by an attorney is important to the minor's future. At the Law Offices of Michael Guisti we have helped many minors and their families get through the confusing process of defending a charge. We have helped minors in Orange County, Irvine, Newport Beach, Santa Ana., Costa Mesa, and many other Southern California cites.
If you or a loved one is facing a juvenile crime charge or if anyone you know needs an attorney to help them defend their misdemeanor or felony charge call us today. It is imperative to hire an experienced Orange County criminal defense attorney to help you defend your criminal charge. Call us today at (714)530-9690 or visit our website at www.topcalifornialawyer.com.
