To be young, is to be fearless
Often or not, children make decisions which may lead to life altering mistakes. Luckily, policy makers believe that juveniles have more potential for rehabilitation than their adult counterparts. They believe that young offenders are more likely to make mistakes that warrant smaller punishments and behavioral treatment rather than the full penalties of adult law.
In some instances, your child may be wrongly accused, or he or she may have been at the wrong place at the wrong time. Regardless of the charges, it is important to hire immediate legal representation for your son or daughter.
A juvenile has the constitutional right to an attorney!
Trying Minors in Adult Court:
The possibility of your child being tried as an adult is measured by the seriousness of the crime. The California Three-Strikes Law says that some serious or violent crimes committed by minors can count as strikes in the future, even if the records are sealed.
A child who is 14 years old may be tried in adult court for some serious crimes. Such as:
- Murder and attempted murder
- Setting fire to a building with people in it,
- Robbery with a weapon,
- Rape
- Kidnapping or carjacking,
- Crimes with guns,
- Drug Crimes, and
- Escaping from a juvenile detention facility.
A juvenile record can affect your child’s future and ruin his or her chances at employment and getting into a college of their choice. With the help of the right attorney, you may be able to prevent this.
As a Parent or Guardian, you may have certain responsibilities!
You may feel overwhelmed; however, you do have legal and financial responsibilities that should be immediately addressed once your child is arrested. If ordered by the court, you may be responsible to pay “restitution.” Restitution is money to compensate for losses or damage caused by your child. For example, you may have to pay for what your child stole, or for the victim’s medical bills or lost wages. An experienced attorney will help guide you through this stressful process.
You may be questioning every decision or action that you have taken as a parent or guardian while blaming yourself for the causation of this difficult time. One thing that can be promised is that with the assistance of Melody, your child’s rights will be protected, and anything will be done to make sure your child is awarded the best possible outcome.
Melody believes that minors are the future and as adults it is our responsibility to set a good example in hopes that one day we’ll be imitated. By giving minors a second chance, we are demonstrating forgiveness, compassion, and kindness which we hope to instill into our future generation.
Give your child a second chance; call us today!
18653 Ventura Blvd, Suite 245
Tarzana, CA 91356
Phone: (818) 305-5306
Email: Questions@RahimiLegal.com
