Cypress- Alonzo Gamez of Cypress in Orange County and his 17 year old friend are suspected of robbery and attempted murder. It is alleged that Gamez and the other teen robbed a man that was working in his garage. They took the victim's wallet and then ran. The victim then started to chase after them. This is when one of the suspects shot at him. The victim was not hurt. The 17 year old suspect was arrested at the scene, Gamez as found later.
In Orange County and all over Southern California, juvenile crimes are treated differently then adult charges. Robbery can be defined in the California Penal 211 and it states that robbery is the taking of another's property through force or fear. Murder can also be found in the California Penal Code section 187 and it states that murder is the unlawful killing of another. Usually in juvenile charges, the judge will charge the juvenile as a minor. However if the crime is a violent charge like murder or robbery they can get charged as an adult if the crime was committed by a juvenile that was at least 16 years old.
Having a criminal charge on your record as a teenager can be life altering. It is imperative to retain an experienced Orange County juvenile defense attorney to help you and your loved one defend this criminal charge.
Why is it so important to hire a skilled Orange County criminal defense attorney or an experienced Santa Ana juvenile crimes defense attorney?
As a teenager facing a criminal charge, it can appear that your life is over before it had time to begin. At the Law Office of Michael Guisti we have had years of experience representing juvenile with their criminal cases and helping their families through this tough time. By California law, a juvenile that is charged with a crime has a chance to seal their records. This means that their records will not be visible for public view after they turn 18 years old. Hiring an Orange County criminal defense attorney will help you defend your charge as well as help you get your records seal.
If you or a loved one is facing a criminal charge as a juvenile or you need to have juvenile records seal call us today. Our successful Irvine criminal defense attorney has helped clients in Orange County, Riverside County, Los Angeles County, San Diego County, and San Bernardino County. We have been successful helping clients with their felony and misdemeanor cases and have been able to get charges reduced and even dismissed. Contact our office today toll free at 1-888-478-8999 or visit our website at www.topcalifornialawyer.com.
