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Juvenile Arrests in California: The Most Common Offenses and How A Criminal Defense Attorney Can Help

November 30, 2025

Criminal Charges, Criminal Conviction, Criminal Defense, Juvenile Crime

Paul Wallin

Juvenile Arrests in California: The Most Common Offenses and How A Criminal Defense Attorney Can Help A juvenile arrest can affect many aspects of a minor’s life including educational opportunities and future employment prospects. While California's juvenile justice system emphasizes rehabilitation over punishment, serious offenses still carry significant consequences that require experienced legal representation. Our […]

The Effect of Active Probation on Petitions for Sealing Juvenile Records - Welfare and Institutions Code Section 786

September 23, 2024

Criminal Charges, Criminal Conviction, Criminal Defense, Juvenile Crime, Probation

Paul Wallin

The Effect of Active Probation on Petitions for Sealing Juvenile Records - Welfare and Institutions Code Section 786 Facing accusations and navigating the intricate legal system can be incredibly daunting, especially for juveniles. If you or a loved one has encountered the juvenile justice system, you might be aware of the importance of having your […]

New Law Would Mean Prior Juvenile Strike Crime Convictions Could No Longer Be Used In Adult Court To Strike Out An Accused

July 12, 2021

Criminal Defense, Juvenile Crime, Strike Crime

Paul Wallin

New Law Would Mean Prior Juvenile Strike Crime Convictions Could No Longer Be Used In Adult Court To Strike Out An Accused For years, persons facing a strike crime in California as an adult could be facing 25 years to life if the prosecutor could prove that the person had 2 prior strikes. Until now, […]

Prop 57 May Not Apply To Juvenile Offenders Sentenced In A Trial Court

November 23, 2020

Criminal Defense, Juvenile Crime, Murder

Paul Wallin

Prop 57 May Not Apply To Juvenile Offenders Sentenced In A Trial Court Defendant Jesus Lizarraga (“Lizarraga”) was 17 years old when he shot and killed a member of a rival gang. In 2014, Lizarraga was tried as an adult and was convicted of second degree murder. Lizarraga was sentenced to serve 40 years to […]

When Can a Minor Be Tried as an Adult in California?

July 20, 2017

Juvenile Crime

Paul Wallin

When Can a Minor Be Tried as an Adult in California? In California, minors who are arrested for committing a crime are generally not treated the same as adults. Crimes committed by minors are often adjudicated as delinquency matters in juvenile courts, which exist to rehabilitate rather than punish minor offenders. However, a minor may […]

Can Juveniles Serving Life in Prison Get Parole?

March 21, 2016

Juvenile Crime

Paul Wallin

Can Juveniles Serving Life in Prison Get Parole? In 2012, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled it was unconstitutional for a law to impose a mandatory life sentence without possibility of parole upon a juvenile offender. In Miller v. Alabama, the court ruled that such laws violate the Eighth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which prohibits […]

The 10 Most Common Juvenile Crimes

February 24, 2016

Juvenile Crime

Paul Wallin

The 10 Most Common Juvenile Crimes There is no greater teacher than our own mistakes, and there are very few people who can honestly say that their younger days were not full of these lessons. But for some, those mistakes could lead to being accused of a crime. Juveniles face harsh consequences for crimes. With […]

What Rights Do Juveniles in Custody Have?

December 7, 2015

Juvenile Crime

Paul Wallin

What Rights Do Juveniles in Custody Have? Generally speaking, juveniles must be afforded the same basic constitutional rights that adults have in criminal cases. However, juveniles do not always enjoy the same level of protection. Constitutional Rights for Juveniles in Custody Right to Remain Silent/Right against Self-Incrimination: As a juvenile, you have the right to […]

What is a Fitness Hearing in Juvenile Court? (Welfare & Institutions Code 707)

May 29, 2015

Juvenile Crime

Paul Wallin

What is a Fitness Hearing in Juvenile Court? (Welfare & Institutions Code 707) Sometimes, because of a juvenile’s criminal history or the severity of a crime they are accused of, a minor may be tried as an adult in criminal court. When this happens, the minor faces the same penalties and punishments as an adult. […]

Restoring Your Gun Rights after a Felony Juvenile Conviction

April 27, 2015

Juvenile Crime

Paul Wallin

Restoring Your Gun Rights after a Felony Juvenile Conviction Most of us have done things when we were young that we are not proud to admit, and some of us have even committed crimes such as shoplifting or vandalism before the age of 18. Many people even become convicted felons as teenagers, losing the right […]

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