Juvenile Offenses

Los Angeles Juvenile Defense Attorneys

A Law Firm Representing Juvenile Clients throughout California

The Los Angeles juvenile defense attorneys at The Law Offices of Mark J. Werksman have a great deal of experience before juvenile courts. This level of skill is of great benefit to our clients seeking compassionate, aggressive juvenile criminal defense. Contact a Los Angeles juvenile defense attorney to schedule a consultation with a lawyer regarding your own or your son or daughter's criminal defense needs.

The Same Crimes, Different Circumstances

Crimes committed by minors are often identical to those committed by adults. Theft, sexual assault, drug possession, driving offenses including DUI drunk driving and vehicular homicide, or any charges associated with forest fires that burn down residences all have similar impact regardless of the age of the perpetrator. Other offenses, such as underage drinking, possession of cigarettes, or possession of firearms by a minor are exclusive to juveniles.

The existence of juvenile court is an acknowledgement on the part of society that youthful offenses are sometimes a result of a lack of experience, judgment, or foresight. The juvenile justice system is based upon the premise that young offenders are more likely to be rehabilitated if intelligent intervention takes place.

Empathetic Juvenile Defense Attorneys

We understand how to help our clients in an understanding, empathetic manner. As parents ourselves, we practice the Golden Rule with regard to our interactions with young clients in need of juvenile criminal defense. We recognize that any family may need juvenile defense at one time or another, regardless of the parenting skills of the defendants.

Expungement of Juvenile Criminal Records

Once a young person who has been convicted of a juvenile crime becomes a legal adult, there is an opportunity to seek to expunge their juvenile criminal record. The procedure for filing a motion to do so can be confusing and bewildering. Our Los Angeles juvenile defense attorneys have considerable experience obtaining expungements of criminal records throughout the state of California for young people who want a completely fresh start once they are eighteen.

Contact the Law Offices of Mark J. Werksman to schedule a consultation regarding juvenile criminal defense or criminal record expungement related to previous juvenile convictions.